Prince Edward County Services   Support Groups One-to-One Support Online Support Public Education Caregiver Education Lending Library Free Resources Safely Home Support Groups Family/Caregiver Support Groups:  Traveling the Alzheimer journey is not a solitary experience.  The disease affects spouses, children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbours. Therefore, this group has been designed to help family/caregivers share their experiences, discuss creative caregiver solutions, and explore new coping strategies.  Early Stage Support Group:  This group has been specifically designed for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.  This support group provides an opportunity for those with mild memory loss to meet others who are experiencing similiar difficulties and exchange information in a supportive environment. Family/Caregiver and Early Stage support groups are offered in a variety of locations and times each month, click here for a print out of the schedule. Return to Top   One-to-One Support Many people prefer to talk one-on-one rather than in a group. One-to-One support is designed to address individual needs and concerns in a confidential and supportive environment.  This service is provided at no charge and is available by phone, home or office visits. Please contact us to book an appointment.   Online Support This is a place where caregivers, health care professionals, and people with Alzheimer's can come to share their experiences, and exchange information and tips about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.  The message board contains a number of forums organized by topic. You may read the messages posted in each forum, post a new message, or reply to a message. Enter Online Support Forum Public Education Speaking engagements can be requested by businesses, schools, and community groups. Our staff can design an education program to suit your needs.  For more information, or to book your session, please contact us Return to Top   Caregiver Education Workshops and seminars are offered on a regular basis for people with Alzheimer's disease, their partners in care, and professionals working in residential or community support agencies. Click here to view our upcoming information sessions. Lending Library Our library offers a wide variety of books, VHS tapes, DVD's, and magazines to help people learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  Free Resources Those seeking information can take home brochures, pamphlets, and fact sheets on a wide variety of Alzheimer's and dementia related topics. Safely Home People living with Alzheimer's disease sometimes 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.  In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the RCMP, Safely Home is a program designed to help find the wandering individual and assist in their safe return home.   For more information, or to register online to Safely Home click here. You may also contact us for informational brochures or a paper application. Return to Top