Dementia is the loss of intellectual functions, such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning, impacting upon a person's daily functioning. It is not a disease in itself, but rather a group of symptoms that may accompany certain diseases or other conditions. Some of the better-known types of dementia include Alzheimer's, vascular, frontotemporal, and Lewy Body dementia. These terms may also be referred to by their new clinical grouping "neurocognitive disorders".
Support, education, and relief for caregivers become essential to optimize care for people living with dementia. Services are available that offer information, support, and respite care.
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These services are located outside of Algoma, but provide service to Algoma. |
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Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District - East Algoma Satellite Office - Elliot Lake
9 Oakland Blvd, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2T1
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705-848-8145
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Alzheimer Society of Ontario
20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Fl, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8
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416-967-5900
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Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) - North East
Sudbury, ON
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North Bay Regional Health Centre - Mental Health Programs and Services - Regional Specialized Dementia Care Program - Oak Lodge
680 Kirkwood Dr, Sudbury, ON P3E 1X3
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705-494-3050 ext 6294
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True Canadian Home Health and Cleaning Services
767 Barry Downe Rd, Unit 203, Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6
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705-566-6335
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