Helps people living with dementia and their family make informed choices so they can live better with dementia at every stage of the disease

• Assists with identifying and accessing the information, supports and services that meet the individual's unique needs
• Facilitates connections to education, programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka as well as other health care and community service providers.

Provides:

• one-on-one counselling
• caregiver support groups
• support groups for persons newly diagnosed
• referral to community resource by phone, drop in, or home visit
• First Link Learning Series

Learning Series courses include:

• First Steps for People with Dementia and Caregivers
• Next Steps for Families and Friends
• Care Essentials
• Options for Care
• Care in the Later Stages

Each course builds upon the previous one to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems. Call for information and schedule of courses.

Other services provided include:

• presentations to clubs, service groups and churches
• training to professional staff
• company of good cheer dinner program
• weekly drop-in program
• support groups
• Minds in Motion program
• music i-pod program
• lending library
• resource centre, robotic animals, activity kits etc.