Services
Services
Helpline
he SAL offers a toll-free telephone support service from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Outside these hours, a voicemail system is available. Calls are returned within 24 to 48 hours during business days.
This service aims to:
- Listen, reassure, and respond to the most urgent questions
- Support individuals who have recently received a diagnosis
- Provide information on available services and the different aspects of the disease
To reach us, dial 1-800-978-7881.
Monthly Support Groups
Once a month, with the exception of July and August, SAL organizes support groups for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder in several municipalities across the Laurentians region.
These two-hour sessions are free of charge. They are facilitated by an experienced psychosocial worker who can answer participants’ questions and suggest ways to address the challenges they are facing.
These discussions allow participants to:
Share their experiences with others in similar situations
Learn about the progression of the disease and its impact on the person affected
Develop better ways to provide support
Learn how to take care of themselves in order to prevent burnout and meet their own needs
Registration is required at 1-800-978-7881.
Services
Individual and Family Meetings
Sometimes, individuals who have just learned that they have Alzheimer’s disease or another major neurocognitive disorder, as well as their loved ones, may not feel comfortable sharing their questions and emotions in a group setting.
Available throughout the region, this service allows them to express their needs, verbalize their emotions, and receive support. These meetings can take place at their home or at SAL offices.
This service is free and available by appointment only.
To book an appointment, call 1-800-978-7881. Calls will be returned within 24 to 48 hours on business days.
Respite – In-home Support – Home-based Stimulation
Respite service offered to people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder, as well as to their caregivers, who live at home or in a private seniors’ residence (RPA).
A trained support worker visits the home to allow the caregiver to benefit from a few hours of respite or relaxation, while providing the person living with the disease with activities adapted to their interests and abilities. A waiting list is in place for this service.
Service offered weekly or every two weeks, during the day, evening, or weekends
Neurocognitive disorder diagnosis required
Respite blocks of 4 or 6 hours
Available to families living at home or in private seniors’ residences (RPA) in the Laurentians region
The service costs $20 per block or $15 per block (when referred by the CISSS).
All requests must be made Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by contacting the respite service coordinator at 1-800-978-7881 ext. 230 or by email at repit@salaurentides.ca.
Services
Respite Care
Emergency respite service is offered to people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder, as well as to their caregivers, who live at home or in a private seniors’ residence (RPA).
A trained support worker visits the home to allow the caregiver to benefit from a few hours of respite or to compensate for the absence of a regular source of support, while providing the person living with the disease with activities adapted to their interests and abilities.
Service available on request, during the day, evening, or weekends
Respite blocks of 3 hours minimum and 8 hours maximum
Neurocognitive disorder diagnosis required
Available to families living at home or in private seniors’ residences (RPA) in the Laurentians region
The service costs $20 for 3 hours and an additional $5 per extra hour, up to a maximum of 8 hours. There is no waiting list. Requests must be made at least one week prior to the desired date.
All requests must be made Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by contacting the respite service coordinator at 1-800-978-7881 ext. 230 or by email at repit@salaurentides.ca.
Training Workshops for Caregivers
“Living Well with Neurocognitive Disorders as a Caregiver”
The Alzheimer Society Laurentides (SAL) offers caregivers of a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder a series of six workshops delivered by its psychosocial intervention specialists. These workshops are free of charge. Each session is two hours long and covers the following topics:
The Alzheimer Society Laurentides and its services
Alzheimer’s disease in theory
Building a relationship with a person living with the disease
Resources, advice on home adaptation, and cognitive stimulation
Legal matters and housing options
Impact on caregivers and self-care commitment
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Contact us to learn about workshop dates and locations.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT 1-800-978-7881
Support Groups for People Affected
To allow participants living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder to exchange, build connections, and find ways to improve their daily lives. Monthly two-hour meetings (closed group).
Eligibility criteria:
- I am a person living with a neurocognitive disorder (mild stage).
- I want to deepen my understanding of the disease.
- I want to improve my quality of life on a daily basis.
- I want to share my experiences, concerns, and life journey, while receiving support and building social connections with others in a similar situation.
- Registration required at 1-800-978-7881
- For information: caroline@salaurentides.ca
The Oasis Activity Centre for People Affected
This service is offered to people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder in the mild to moderate stage, as well as to their caregivers.
Cognitive stimulation activities and recreational games are provided on site and supervised by a SAL facilitator, supported by volunteers. The activities are tailored to the needs of each group and adapted to the stage of the disease.
Participants have the opportunity to enjoy enriching experiences that promote social interaction and the creation of friendships.
This service is free of charge and is offered at the Alzheimer Society Laurentides head office in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.
Service offered on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Neurocognitive disorder diagnosis required
Participants are matched with a group corresponding to the stage of their disease
Available to families living at home or in private seniors’ residences (RPA) in the Laurentians region
All requests must be made Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by contacting the respite service coordinator at 1-800-978-7881 ext. 230 or by email at repit@salaurentides.ca