The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton is the local community agency dedicated to supporting families living with dementia. We are part of a network of Alzheimer Societies operating across Ontario offering a variety of services in our region.

We support people living with dementia, care partners and allied health care professionals within our geographic area, including:

  • City of Brantford
  • Brant County
  • Haldimand County
  • Norfolk County
  • City of Hamilton
  • Halton Region
  • Niagara Region (Behavioural Support Ontario Services Only)

We work collaboratively with the Indigenous communities of Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

We focus our programs and services around our three pillars of care including:

  • Dementia Education
  • Counselling & Support Services
  • Health & Wellness activities

Proudly supported by:

Accredited by:

Canadian Centre for Accrediation

We are proud to be accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, a third-party review, based on accepted organizational practices that promote ongoing quality improvement. The accreditation program combines a set of Organizational Standards covering areas such as governance, organizational planning and performance, leadership and risk management, with program and service modules relevant to our organization.

Our Mission
People living with dementia are at the centre of everything we do.

Our Vision
Every community is dementia-friendly.

Our Values:
Humility, Excellence, Agility, Respect for all, Teamwork

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the traditional territories upon which we gather.

Our offices and the areas in which our staff serve are located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and the Haudenosaunee nations, within these lands they are protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement.

For many thousands of years, the first people sought to walk gently on this land, offering their assistance to the first European travelers and sharing their knowledge for survival in what was at times a harsh climate.

May we seek a new relationship with the original peoples of this land, seek relationships with the winds, waters, grounds, and sky, respecting all inhabitants and admiring what the original peoples of the land are protecting.

May we create relationships based on honour and deep respect.

May we be guided by love, a good mind and produce actions with good intention as we transform our personal and professional relationships with our indigenous friends and neighbors.

(Written and shared by Melissa Sockanowich (Behavioural Support Outreach), RPN – Chippewas of Rama First Nation)

Marilyn
Marilyn Music for Memory Volunteer
Marilyn is happy to be a part of the Music for Memories program out of the Simcoe office. She shared that all the staff there are “just great” and always available to help if she runs in to a problem. Marilyn retired when she turned 60 and saw volunteering as a way to give back to the community she loves. She has active roles with both the Alzheimer Society and the Norfolk Fair. In her time with the Music for Memories program she has enjoyed seeing change in the community being more confident to reach out for help.
Although Marilyn knows that people living with dementia greatly benefit from music, she said the importance of the music program for care-partners cannot be overlooked. While the person listens to music, a care-partner can relax and have a moment, knowing that the person with dementia is happy and calm. Music can be a real bright spot in someone’s day.
Kate
KateProgram Volunteer
Kate was drawn to the Alzheimer Society because of a personal experience with her late grandpa, or as they say in Croatian, Dede. Kate observed her mom, grandma, and uncle in their roles as primary caregivers. She was able to experience first-hand just how rapidly and invasive dementia can be to a loved one as well as for those who care for that individual. In a personal capacity, Kate hopes to achieve a sense of fulfillment that the work she does will contribute to helping those process, learn, and interact with dementia. “Professionally, I want to advocate and educate those with dementia or those with loved ones who suffer from dementia and provide support that extends well beyond a pamphlet or an informational session.”
As a volunteer, Kate will be supporting the Public Education and Social Programming Staff as a co-host for programs. In this role, Kate will be playing an integral role in helping persons living with dementia, as well as supporting the work of the organization to achieve our mission.
Sandra
Sandra Music for Memory Volunteer
The Alzheimer Society of Haldimand/Norfolk is lucky to have a dedicated volunteer like Sandra. In 20`15, while flipping through a “Retired Teachers of Ontario” magazine, she saw an ad from the Alzheimer Society of Ontario about a new program they were starting – Music for Memory. That sparked the desire to volunteer and to help get this program up and running. Sandra loves the flexibility of the her position and the team that she gets to work with each week.
Several year ago, Sandra watched her mother struggle with a dementia diagnosis. As a lifelong lover of music, Sandra saw the pleasure and movement that listening to favourite pieces could provide. One of her best-loved memories if of her mother pulling down the headphones and asking “how did you know that was my dad and my favourite song?” Now she sees those same glimpses of joy when she speaks to care partners who share “he just loves it, he sits there listening with a big smile.”
Ingrid
Ingrid Tele-connect Volunteer
Our Hamilton office is pleased to have Ingrid as one of their regular volunteers. Ingrid is passionate about her role as a Tele-connect volunteer. “It is the perfect opportunity to give back!” Several years ago, Ingrid’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease at the age of 60. The Alzheimer Society sprung into action providing counselors, support groups and a community of people who cared and understood what she and her husband were living daily. Now, after 2 years of volunteering at the office, Ingrid enthusiastically shared that although she may not have lived someone’s exact experience, she can empathize and with compassionate and understanding, share her own journey. “It’s easy to empathize as for many years I was a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia.”