Eldercare
Leduc Eldercare Consultation Team
Older Adult Support – City of Leduc
Adults and Seniors Resources – County of Leduc
Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
iGeriCare (McMaster University)
Continuing Care Access – Edmonton Zone
Pocket Guide for Seniors
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls is a free, phone-based program that offers a variety of interactive health and well-being information sessions, recreational activities, and friendly conversations. The program provides opportunities to socialize, learn new skills, and stay connected from the comfort of your own home. New programs and topics are added regularly. Programs include games, exercise classes, meditation and mindfulness, nutrition, book clubs, coffee chats, and more.
This program is open to older adults aged 55+ living anywhere in Alberta who find it difficult to leave their homes and participate in social activities in their community. Free of charge—all you need is a phone to call the toll-free number.
To register, please call the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network at 780-395-2626.
https://www.edmontonsouthsidepcn.ca/scww/
Dementia Advice Line through Health Link 811
A telephone service, which provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
Dementia Advice Line provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.
Specific services include:
- short-term psychosocial support
- dementia related education
- facilitates linkages to community resources
- referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care