While in-person support groups remain on hold in response to the COVID pandemic, virtual support groups for caregivers are being offered throughout much of Manitoba to ensure that you continue to have access to support and information. Support groups are being facilitated via Zoom technology.
When are the support groups?
Participants of the Fort Garry, St. Vital and Concordia support groups, are invited to attend a virtual support group on:
Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Registration
Pre-registration to attend is required, as there are limited spaces available. To register, please forward an email including your full name and the date/time of the support group you are registering for to alzne@alzheimer.mb.ca
How do I join?
The host, or in this case the group facilitator, will send a meeting invitation via email following receipt of registration. This will include a link that will connect you directly to the meeting, including a Meeting ID code and password. A few minutes prior to the time of the scheduled support group meeting, you may login by using the link provided, and by following the prompts on the screen.
Who facilitates the support groups?
Virtual support group meetings will be facilitated by Client Support staff, Regional Coordinators and/or volunteer facilitators.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a web-based group conferencing tool, that allows users to meet online, with or without video. Zoom is easy to use, offers quality video and audio, and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Blackberry thus allowing you to connect from anywhere with an internet connection.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Samantha Holland, Interlake / Eastern Regional Coordinator, at (204) 268-4752 or via email at alzne@alzheimer.mb.ca
We will continue to work to best support you and update our website as new developments happen.
If you need to talk, please don’t hesitate to call client support at 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (Manitoba) or email support@alzheimer.mb.ca.