Alzheimer Society of BC
The Alzheimer Society of BC exists to alleviate personal and social consequences of Alzheimer disease and related dementias, to promote public awareness and to search for the causes and cures.
Serves caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia.
Programs Offered
- Support Group for Caregivers in Campbell River
- Information and Resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
- Resource Centre in Nanaimo
- Education programs in Campbell River and the North Island
- Teleworkshops
- First Link: Early intervention, information and referral services.
Family Caregiver Series Workshop - August 2019
Patricipants will learn strategies for taking care of someone with dementia, as well as taking care of their own health.
Topics include:
- understanding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
- effective and creative ways of facilitating communication with a person with dementia
- understanding behaviour as a form of communication
- self-care for the caregiver
- planning for the future
Date: , August 2019
Time: TBA
Location: TBA - in Campbell River
Pre-registration is required. Contact Jane Hope at 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc.org
Address / Contact Info
North and Central Vancouver Island Resource Centre
4 - 4488 Wellington Road
Nanaimo, BCV9T 2H3
Support and Education Coordinator
: Jane Hope
Phone Numbers
Toll-free: 1-800-462-2833
Hours of Operation
Regular hours: Hours:
• Campbell River Alzheimer’s Support group meets on the first Thursday of each month,
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, at the Campbell River Hospital Mitlenatch Room
• Other programs and services vary - please call for times and location
Web Links
Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Alert Bay, Campbell River, Comox, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Gold River, Nanaimo, Port Hardy , Port McNeill, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward |
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This program was last updated on: 06 Jan 2021.
