Having a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, or supporting a person with this diagnosis, can be incredibly demanding.
People in this situation experience a variety of feelings.
The demands of the disease can make it difficult to stay in touch with friends and family, and can lead to loneliness and isolation.
Our weekly support groups for people with dementia provides participants an opportunity to:
- Learn about living with dementia and its progression,
- Share feelings and common experiences,
- Exchange practical coping strategies, and
- Participate in discussions.
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community is our highest priority. In an effort to minimize the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we are postponing our support groups.
This can be a difficult and isolating time for people. We are open, call us if you have any questions or want to talk.
Call 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (in Manitoba) or email support@alzheimer.mb.ca.
In Winnipeg, Support Groups meet weekly on Wednesdays & Thursdays and bi-weekly on Tuesdays. All groups meet from 10 – 11:30 am at the Alzheimer Society Provincial Office located at 10-120 Donald St.
Please call the Client Support Coordinator at 204-943-6622 ext. 229 for further details.
In Brandon, there is a biweekly support group for people with dementia available on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s Westman office at 457-9th St.
Please call 204-729-8320 or email wmprog@alzheimer.mb.ca for further details.
