Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's
Programs & Services
Educational Programs
The Alzheimer Society has a variety of educational programs designed to inform Manitobans about dementia. The Society provides general information presentations to community groups. The goal is to create an informed and supportive environment, thereby enhancing the quality of life for people affected by Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia, the most helpful thing you can do is become knowledgeable about the disease and the care a person with the disease may need. This may include encouraging family and friends to attend an Alzheimer Society public information session. Family members may plan to attend one of the Society’s workshops that discuss the care needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
The Alzheimer Society also partners with community care providers offering in-service education to professional staff groups at their work sites. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s annual conference offers care providers valuable information about emerging topics in dementia care. Conference attendees report that, “It is always difficult to choose sessions because you want to see them all.”
Click HERE to visit the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's Education page.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can leave those with the disease and their care partners feeling isolated.
However, you are not alone. There are other people to share the journey with you!
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers Support Groups for People with Dementia and Support Groups for Family & Friends.
These groups exist for people who want to learn current information that will help improve quality of life with the disease. Support Groups are a safe environment where you can learn, laugh and help each other through mutual understanding.
Click HERE to visit the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's Support Groups page.
MedicAlert® Safely Home® Program
The Alzheimer Society has partnered with the Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation to improve the Safely Home® program, incorporating the best features of both Safely Home® and MedicAlert® services.
People with dementia may lose the ability to recognize familiar places, to communicate or to remember their own name or address. They may leave home, become confused and get lost.
MedicAlert® Safely Home® is a nationwide program designed to help identify the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home.
Click HERE to visit the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba'sMedicAlert® Safely Home®page and to register your loved one today.
How does MedicAlert® Safely Home® work?
Members receive an engraved identification (including bracelets, necklaces, watches and more), which allows police and emergency responders to quickly identify the person who has wandered and bring the family back together.
Medically trained specialists are available to answer the 24/7 Emergency Hotline within five seconds and immediately supply police and emergency responders with the member’s physical description, emergency contacts and critical health information.
Critical medical information and the Hotline Number are engraved on the ID bearing the MedicAlert® symbol recognized by emergency responders.
When called, the 24/7 Emergency Hotline specialists immediately notify caregivers or family to let them know the situation and location of the member, reducing anxiety for everyone.
