Service Information
First LinkĀ® Navigation and Counselling
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Category: Care Coordination
Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia
Service Details
Description:

First LinkĀ® is a program that gives persons with dementia, their care partners and family a direct connection to a wide variety of services and supports offered through the Alzheimer Society and within the community.



Services include:
• One-on-one support through virtual visits, telephone and
email contacts
• Tips for navigating the health system to get the care they need
• Linking to other health and social service providers in their

community
• Help to find resources to manage issues such as decision-making of attorney and long-term care placement
• Connection with First Link Learning Series which provides practical
information about what to expect through the progression of the
disease and how to cope


Languages: English, French
Cost to Client:
No charge.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Person diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or related dementias, or their family members & caregivers
Documents
Other Services Offered by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region provides 14 services in 6 categories

Adult Day Program
1 service

1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Health Education Classes
1 service

1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Individual/ Family Counselling (Virtual)
1 service

Township of Uxbridge, Township of Brock, Township of Scugog

Seniors Gentle Exercise Class
2 services

55 Gordon St, Whitby, ON
Virtual classes
43 John St W, Oshawa, ON, Canada

Support Group
8 services

300 Church St. N, Ontario, Canada
This service is currently postponed
2440 Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON
This service is currently postponed
1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, ON, Canada
This service is currently postponed
1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, Ontario
This service is currently postponed
1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, Ontario
This service is currently postponed
1600 Stellar Drive, Whitby, ON
This service is currently postponed
1955 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON
This service is currently postponed
20 First Ave, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
This service is currently postponed

Support Group (Virtual)
1 service

City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Municipality of Clarington, Town of Ajax, Town of Whitby, Township of Brock, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge
Public sign up (link provided in service description)