Alzheimer Society of BC, North & Central Okanagan
Caregiver Support Group and Early Stage Support Group
Record #:
KNA1100
Last Modified:
28 Jun 2024
Last Full Update:
28 Jun 2024
Contact Information
Office Phone | 250.860.0305 |
Toll Free Phone | 1.800.634.3399 |
Fax | 250.860.0418 |
info.kelowna@alzheimerbc.org | |
Website | www.alzheimerbc.org |
Primary Contact | Sherry Wezner, Support & Education Coordinator, North & Central Okanagan; Email: swezner@alzheimerbc.org |
Alternate Contact | Andrea Campbell, Support and Education Coordinator, North and Central Okanagan; Email: acampbell@alzheimerbc.org |
Primary Executive | Maribeth Friesen, Manager, North & Central Okanagan; Email: mfriesen@alzheimerbc.org |
Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerBC Instagram: www.instagram.com/AlzheimerBC/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimer-society-of-b-c- Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerBC YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimerBC |
Description & Services
Service Details | Offers support groups geared at strengthening the coping abilities of people in the early stages of dementia and active family caregivers through sharing common experiences, learning about dementia, its progression and the impact it may have on individuals and families, learning practical coping strategies, encouraging early planning, and supporting inividuals to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their physical and emotional health |
Eligibility | Must be an active caregiver for someone with dementia or a person in the early stages of dementia |
How to Apply | Please contact our office |
Cost | None |
Meetings | Please call to register |
Location
Address & Map | |
Located In Community | Kelowna |
Major Intersection | Richter St and Leon Ave |
Other Details
Languages | English |
Established | 1981 |