This service provides supportive or therapeutic counselling, education, information and referral to both the person with dementia and their caregiver at all stages of the disease, from before diagnosis to the late stage. Issues such as getting diagnosis, understanding dementia, immediate and future care of the person with dementia as well as family coping may be discussed.
Population Served:
Frail elderly, individuals with dementia, and caregivers.
Catchment Area:
North York, Southern York region, North Toronto Jewish community living outside the area served may be eligible to receive this service. Please contact Circle of Care.
Service Category:
Dementia specific counselling
Predominant Culture:
Jewish cultural focus, not limited to Jewish clients.
Cost:
Free.
Service Limitation:
Individual and group counselling by Registered Social Workers for clients with dementia and their caregivers.
