D.O.T.S.

Connecting

Dementia & Other Therapies/Services

Cochrane Resource Booklet

2014

If you or someone you know has concerns about their memory, or have received a

diagnosis of a type of Demen a, you are not alone.

• Over 500,000 Canadians have demen a. It is the second most feared disease for

Canadians as they age. • 1 in 11 Canadians over the age of 65

years old have Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is a network of resources

available to support you. We hope you find the Connec ng D.O.T.S resource valuable.

What is Connecting D.O.T.S?

Community partners with a common goal to connect the residents of Cochrane and

area with Demen a services through • Educa on • Resources • Support

A big thank you to our Community Partners!

Connec ng D.O.T.S wishes to thank Treasures for Your Home Society for their assistance with this booklet.

Available online at www.cochrane.ca

(choose FCSS from Town by Department) To order more FREE copies of this Resource Booklet

Please call 403-851-2250

Family & Community Resource Centre 209-2nd Avenue West Phone: 403-851-2250 Cochrane AB T4C 2K8 Fax: 403-851-2260

Published March 2014

NOTES Table of Contents Crisis………………….……………….……....p. 4 Emergency Contacts Alberta Health Services………………..…..p.5-6 Community Health Home Care Mental Health & Addictions

Assistance for Caregivers…….………........p. 7-9 Education Respite Food & Clothing Support Groups Tools & Strategies

End of Life Care……...………………….…..p. 9 Financial Assistance………………………...p. 9 Legal Help

Home Safety…………………………….…...p.10-11 Equipment Wandering Education & Assessments

Housing & Care Facilities………………….p. 11 Physicians & Other Medical Services..…..p. 12 Physicians’ Offices Pharmacies Laboratory Services

Recreation………………….……….………..p.12-14 Transportation……………….………….…..p.14-15 Alzheimer Society……………………….....p.15 Family Community Support Services…...p.16-17 Seniors’ Connections……………….………p.17

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CRISIS EMERGENCY CONTACTS

EMERGENCY CALL 911 FIRE & EMS 911 Cochrane Urgent Care Centre 403-851-6000 RCMP (non-emergency) 403-945-7267 Cochrane & Area Victim Services 403-851-8055 Poison Control Centre 403-944-1414 Mental Health Distress Line 403-266-1605 Elder Abuse Line 403-297-4627

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SENIORS CONNECTIONS Alberta Health Link…………………..………...403-943-5465 Alberta Seniors & Community Supports…………………………………...….…..780-644-9992 Alzheimer's Society of Calgary……..………...403-290-0110 Calgary Family Caregiver Centre………..…..403-955-1674 Cochrane Legion………….…………….………403-932-2011 Seniors on the Bow…………………….……….403-932-6002 Elder Abuse Crisis Line……………………..….403-705-3250 Kerby Centre (Calgary)………….………….…403-265-0661 Office of Public Guardian…...…………..……..403-297-3364 Office of Public Trustee………….………….....403-297-6541 Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta.…. 403-243-9901 Calgary MS Society……………………………..403-250-7090

Call or check websites for more information

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

6. Resource Library: Available free of charge, has books and information on a variety of topics.

7. Government Forms : Will assist with filling out forms. 8. Information & Referral services: Counseling, basic needs, government programs.

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COCHRANE FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) Phone: 403- 851-2250 Address: 209-2nd Ave. West, Cochrane AB Services: 1. Helping Hands: Links volunteers with to assist with certain situations, visiting seniors to offer help where needed. 2. Food Hampers: The Food Hamper Program (sponsored by the Cochrane Activettes) which is intended to provide food hampers to families and individuals who find themselves in a temporary, difficult situation. 3. Meals on Wheels: An opportunity for individuals to receive healthy, well balanced meals that are delivered directly to their place of residence. These meals are frozen making it easier to make and time convenient. 4. Community Access Resource (C.A.R) : Provides some subsidized travel to those most vulnerable to being socially isolated and unable to access community services, resources and supports.

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ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES

COCHRANE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Phone: 403-851-6000 Address: 60 Grande Boulevard, Cochrane, AB T4C 0S4 Departments: Urgent Care, Lab services, X-rays Public Health Programs: 403-851-6130 Services: Nursing services include counseling, office and home visits, immunization, school health & health promotion.

COCHRANE HOME CARE Phone: 403- 851-6060 Address: 60 Grande Boulevard, Cochrane, AB T4C 0S4 Services: A wide variety including case management, Social Worker assistance with counseling or financial issues, Physical Therapy assessments for safety, mobility, exercise programs, Occupational Therapy assessments for cognitive concerns, wheelchair measurements and ordering, seating concerns, nursing care post hospital discharge, wound care, facility placement, personal care, respite for caregivers, referrals to Home Care. Alberta Aids (ADL): Helps people with long term disability or illness remain at home by assisting financially for medical equipment and supplies.

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COCHRANE ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH Phone: 403– 851-6100 Address: 60 Grande Blvd, Cochrane AB, T4C 0S4 Services: Provides services for seniors and family members or caregivers living in the Cochrane Region: counseling services, educational sessions, cognitive assessments and follow up, psychiatric consultations, referrals to other mental health & addiction services as required, geriatric outreach, home visits, caregiver support. Support: Caregivers’ Support Group: This program will feature either a guest speaker or a discussion topic to support caregivers. There is a link to others with a similar experience, sharing of caregiving strategies and information on community resources. Last Thursday of every month (10-11:30 am) Contact Jeanelle for more information 403-851-6100 Programs available: 1. AADAC…...………………………………403-297-3071 Services to address issues relating to addictions 2. SAILL………………...…..………………..403- 943-1500 Substance abuse in later life: Through a Harm Reduction mode, the SAILL program assists seniors (60 & over) and their families with problems of alcohol and/ or medication misuse. Services include assessment and treatment, case management, counseling (individual and family support), psycho-educational and alumni groups, social support luncheons, and medical consultation as needed. 3. Distress Centre………………..…………403-266-1605 24 Hour confidential phone line.

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ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Phone: 403-290-0110 Services: The Alzheimer Society has Registered Social Workers who are available to meet privately for one on one or for family consults. They answer common questions about dementia, challenges, issues and available resources. They provide: supportive counseling over the phone or in person, referrals to education programs or support groups and referrals to other community support programs.

5. Helping Hands (See Heading under FCSS)….403-851-2250 6. Driving Miss Daisy…………………...1-877-613-2479 Or….……….……… 403-454-4568 7. Alberta Motor Association, Driver 55 Plus Program Phone: 1-800-642-3810 or 403-240-5450 Website: www.ama.ab.ca Offers series of workshops, 10 hours in total, designed to keep drivers on the road as long and as safely as possible. The workshops include information on how aging impacts driving, tips and strategies for adjusting to changes in the driving environment, and an assessment tool. In-car refresher is also available.

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TRANSPORTATION 1. Rocky View Regional Handibus …. …403-948-2887 2. C.A.R (See Heading under FCSS)…………….…403-851-2250 3. Drive Able……………………….….........403-252-2243 Part 1: In-Office Drive ABLE Cognitive Assessment Tool Part 2: On-Road Evaluation: score on part 1 determines whether part 2 is required, i.e. score of 31-70% falls in indeterminate rate and go out on road test. Road test is done from their office in Calgary. *Website: www.driveable.com explains in detail re: services provided including a link to frequently asked questions, videos and articles. 4. Safety In Motion……………………….403-932-3912 Part 1: A comprehensive On Road Competency Assessment where all drivers have an opportunity to demonstrate their level of functioning, with a senior driving instructor and in special situations an O.T. or other health care team member may participate. Part 2: Detailed four page custom report, with copies sent to Driver Fitness and Monitoring, client and the requesting health care team member. * Website: safetyinmotion@xplornet.com explains in detail

RECREATION KERBY CENTRE Phone: 403-265-0661 Services: Information and advocacy, housing registry, resource centre, wellness centre, shopping service, Kerby News, dining service, computer training, adult day support program and shelter for abused seniors.

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ASSISTANCE FOR CAREGIVERS EDUCATION Connecting D.O.T.S: Education Seminars. For registration information call……………………………………….…..403-851-2250 Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary…..…………….403-290-0110 Website: www.alzheimercalgary.com Reducing Caregiver stress: http://www.alzheimer.ca/~/media/Files/national/Core-lit- brochures/reducing_caregiver_stress_e.ashx Dementia Basics: www.alzheimercalgary.com Resource Library…………………………...……...403-851-2250 Available free of charge at Cochrane FCSS Information & Referral Services….……...……...403-851-2250 Support, basic needs, government programs Calgary Family Caregiver Centre….………..….403-955-1674 Services include: information, linkage to health care and community services, support and educational opportunities

RESPITE Helping Hands…………....………………………..403-851-2250 A program linking volunteers with families and individuals seeking need within our community. Adult Day Support Program (ADSP) Bethany Cochrane……………...…...………..403-932-8427 Provides social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual activities to sustain clients current level of health, supporting them and their caregiver in the community. Cochrane Home Care………………………...….403-851-6060

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ASSISTANCE FOR CAREGIVERS FOOD & CLOTHING Food Hampers…………………….……………...403-851-2250 The Food Hamper Program (sponsored by Cochrane Activettes) which is intended to provide food hampers to families and individuals who find themselves in a temporary, difficult situation. Meals To Go (Big Hill Lodge)…….………..…..….403-932-3355 Hot meals delivered during lunch hour from Monday to Friday. Not available on holidays. Must be 65+ to apply. Call this number to apply or for more information. Meals on Wheels (FCSS)……………...…….……403-851-2250 Healthy, frozen entrées that can be delivered on a weekly basis. Meals are only $6.00 each. Available for anyone. Call this number to order or for more information. Clothesline……………….……………...….……..403-932-5984 Non-profit used clothing store Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm SUPPORT GROUPS Bethany Cochrane…………..…………………...403-932-6422 Monthly Caregiver Support Group at the Care Centre. Call for further information. Alzheimer Society of Calgary………………….403-290-0110 www.alzheimercalgary.com Caregiver Circle…..…………...403-851-6100 or 403-851-6060 A Cochrane support group that helps caregivers to share similar experiences, receive caregiving strategies and gather information on community resources.

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RECREATION ADULT DAY SUPPORT PROGRAM Address: 302 Quigley Drive (Bethany Cochrane) Phone: 403-932-8427 Services: Provides two programs: Holistic and Early Stage Dementia. Both programs run twice a week from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Social, physical, intellectual and spiritual activities are scheduled throughout the day. Minimal fee includes snack and a hot lunch. Call the Home Care Access Line to apply: 403-932-1920.

LIVING WELL Phone: 403-943-2584 Services: Self referral, supervised exercise classes, disease specific education classes, self-management workshop

RECREATION & CULTURE Phone: 403-851-2534 Services: Various services including education, events and volunteer assistance

ALBERTA 55+ Phone: 403-279-2703 Services: Promote sport and recreation development for seniors. Act as the provincial voice for seniors 55+

WILLIAM WATSON LODGE Phone: 403-591-7227 Services: Provide year round accommodations for Albertans with disabilities, seniors citizens and caregivers. There are 22 accessible cottages, 13 full service campsites, picnic sites and 18 km of accessible trails.

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PHYSICIANS’ & OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES

Cochrane Urgent Care (60 Grande Blvd)……403-851-6000

PHYSICIANS’ OFFICES Oasis Medical Clinic…………...………..…..…403-932-2022 Cochrane Health Centre………………...…...403-851-6000 Cochrane Primary Care Centre……...……..403-932-2089 Evolve Medical Clinic (Walmart).……...…....403-932-2255 Lahey Medical Centre………………..……….403-981-6000

PHARMACIES Cochrane Rexall Drugstore…………...……..403-932-3444 Grand Avenue Pharmacy………………...…..403-932-2500 Safeway………………………...………………..403-851-1279 Shopper’s Drug Mart…………...……………..403-932-3568 Bragg Creek Village Pharmacy….………......403-949-3177 Loblaw's Pharmacy (No Frills)………...……403-932-7257 Walmart Pharmacy…………………………..403-851-3043

LABORATORY SERVICES Cochrane Lab Service……………………..….403-932-4811 Calgary Lab Service……………………...……403-777-5136

RECREATION SENIORS ON THE BOW (Seniors Centre, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre) Phone: 403-932-6002 Services: Provides recreation and amateur activities. Friendly socializing including pot lucks and card games.

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ASSISTANCE FOR CAREGIVERS TOOLS & STRATEGIES Daily Living Guides: www.alzheimer.ca (Click Living with Dementia, then click Day to Day Living) Reducing Caregiver Stress: www.alzheimer.ca (Click Living with Dementia, then click Caring for Someone and click Self Care for the Caregiver)

END OF LIFE CARE Hospice Calgary…………………………………….403-263-4525 Home Care: Palliative Care………………………...403-851-6060

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Cochrane Home Care…………………..…………403-851-6060 Cochrane FCSS: Government Support Forms..403-851-2250 Veterans Affairs Canada………………….….…...1-866-522-2122 Human Resources Development Canada: Income Security Programs……………...1-800-277-9914

LEGAL HELP Office of Public Guardian……..…………...……….403-297-3364 Assist in understanding how guardianship works Office of Public Trustee…………………………….403-297-6541 Explaining process of trusteeship Enduring Power of Attorney & Personal Directive www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/opg/personaldirectives/

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HOME SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Phillips Life Line….…………………………...1-800-543-3546 Lifeline is an easy-to-use medical alarm service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. Bethany Life Line……………………...……...1-800-338-1411 Operated in conjunction with Phillips Lifeline, Bethany Lifeline is a 24 - hour emergency response system that allows clients to call for assistance at the touch of a button. Life Call Canada…………………..……….….1-800-661-5433 Aids to Daily Living/Bathing Equipment…....403-851-6060 Provided through Cochrane Home Care (i.e. Walker) Medication Management (see Pharmacies: pg. 12) Compliance packaging available at no cost.

WANDERING: Safely Home………………………………..…....855-581-3794 Toll Free……………………………....1-800-616-8816 Safely Home is a nationwide program designed to help find the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home.

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HOME SAFETY EDUCATION & ASSESSMENTS: Cochrane Home Care…………….…………….403-851-6060 Provides home safety assessments and assists with appropriate equipment required Facilitates fall prevention education and support from

Physiotherapist Fall Prevention: www.findingbalancealberta.ca Calgary Accessible Housing: Renovations...…403-282-1872 Website: www.ahscalgary.ca Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/adse/athoaldi/index.cfm

HOUSING / CARE FACILITIES 1. Bethany Care Centre…………….…………403-932-6422 -Long Term Care Facility -Adult Day Program (refer to page 13) -Caregiver Support Group -Bethany Lodge-Supportive Living Lodge 2. Big Hill Lodge…….…………………….....….403-932-3355 -Supportive Living Lodge -Meals to go (Within the Town of Cochrane only) *Fees Involved 3. Evergreen Manor (300 Ross Ave.) ………....403-932-6489 Subsidized rental apartments for seniors who are able to live independently.