Programs and Services

The Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island can help you by providing information, resources, education, support and counselling. Use this page as your guide to find the care and support you may need.

Father and daughter.

Please know we are always just an email or a phone call away if you have a question or need support.

For more resources please, click here.

Find Support in PEI

Living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be incredibly demanding and isolating for those with the disease and their care partners.

Our Support Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where you can learn, laugh, and help each other through mutual understanding.

Learn more
Support Group

First Link® Learning Series

In depth education sessions to help people living with dementia, and their family members and friends to live as well as possible with the disease.

The sessions offered build upon each other to provide a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's and other dementias and teach the skills needed to provide day to day care, understand changes in behaviour, personality, and communication, coping strategies, available resources and support, and care in the later stages.

Learn more
Mother and daughter using a computer tablet together.

First Link®

First Link® is an innovative referral program designed to assist individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as their families and care partners.

Learn more
Senior woman smiling at her doctor's office.

Volunteer Companion Program

One-on-one visiting program for people living with dementia. Offers socialization and meaningful activity to the individual with dementia while giving the caregiver opportunity for respite.

Learn more
Volunteer Companion Program, volunteer helping elderly man

Dementia Care Training

Learn a positive approach to dementia care for healthcare providers. Create an inclusive and engaging environment for all, experience what it might feel like to have dementia, learn U-First! and PIECES principles with DCT 101 and 102. Virtual courses available!

Learn more
Dementia Care Training

Dementia Resources in PEI

The Alzheimer Society of PEI offers resources for people with dementia, caregivers, family members and healthcare providers. Below is a listing of our most up to date resources.

Learn more
Senior couple checking the latest news on their tablet.

Wellness, Connect & Care

The Wellness, Connect & Care program is open to all seniors and provides experiences of healthy active living, social connection, engaging activities, and health and wellness education. Join us for arts, music, games, storytelling, and discussion groups.
Registration may be required.

Learn more
Wellness Connect and Care Social Activities for Seniors

Dementia Friendly Communities

The Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island's dementia-friendly communities provides the tools, education and information that community members, municipalities, professionals, corporations and the public need.

Learn more
Let's make Canada a safe and inclusive place for people living with dementia

Dementia Resources for Teachers

The Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island remains passionate to find resources for teachers to assist in introducing the topic of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, to elementary-aged students.

Learn more
Elementary school teacher engaged with her class.

U-First!®

U-FIRST! is a training program that helps healthcare professionals establish a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Learn more
Professional caregiver having a conversation with a senior woman living with dementia at her home.