Lanark County Services     Individual Support Individual support is available to assist those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia to better understand the changes that they may be experiencing; to learn tips and strategies that may help them with day to day activities; to encourage planning for the future as well as the provision of emotional support Caregiver Support Groups Please check out the new caregiver website: www.forgetfulnotforgotten.com. The goal of support groups is to empower family members and caregivers by building on their qualities and strengths through support, education and access to community services Participants offer peer support as they share their challenges and disappointments that inevitably arise in caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Please see our Events Calendar for Support Group Schedule. Adult Day Service The Day Away Program: is a social program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The goal is to provide socialization and support for individuals who reside at home while providing the caregiver with respite relief. The C.A.R.E. Program: is a social program serving adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly in Lanark County who may have any number of needs including: social, physical, mental and emotional needs. Programs run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday Perth 115 Christie Lake Rd. Lanark 207 Robertson Drive Tuesday Smiths Falls 30 Victoria Ave. Wednesday Perth 115 Christie Lake Rd. Thursday Perth 115 Christie Lake Rd. Carleton Place  15 Bates Drive Friday Smiths Falls 30 Victoria Ave. Carleton Place 15 Bates Drive     Education Programs and Services The Alzheimer Society of Lanark County provides awareness and educational opportunities for family caregivers, children, professional health care providers, community organizations, as well as the general public. Workshops, seminars, in-services and information meetings can be developed to meet the specific needs of your group. Dementia Care Network The Alzheimer Society of Lanark County works closely with the Dementia Care Network regarding various initiatives. The goal of the Dementia Care Network of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville is to improve services for persons and their families living with dementia. This can be realized through building partnerships between professionals, service providers and caregivers to support public awareness and education, best practices and effective service delivery. We are always looking for new members to be involved with the Network. The meetings are once a month. For further information call 613-264-0307 or 1-800-511-1911. Safely Home Registering the individual with the Safely Home Program can provide peace of mind. The Program is designed to help the individual with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia return home safely. When an individual is registered, vital information about him/her is stored confidentialy on a police database. Should an individual be found wandering or reported missing, the information can be accessed by police anywhere in Canada. Resource Centre and Lending Library Sponsored by: Lions Club of Perth, Knights of Columbus Perth Council 3531, Civitan Club of Perth, Royal Canadian Legion Lanark Branch 395, Civitan Club of Smiths Falls, Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls Branch 95, Lioness Club of Perth. Our library offers a wide variety of books, VHS tapes, DVD's and magazines to help people learn more about Alzheimer Disease and related disorders. Those seeking more information can also take home brochures, pamphlets and fact sheets on numerous Alzheimer's and dementia related topics from our resource centre. For information regarding our services, or if you have any questions or concerns about a loved one, please do not hesitate to contact us.