About us

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton provides service throughout all four counties including the communities of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Lindsay, Haliburton, Minden, Cobourg, Port Hope, Campbellford, Havelock and Millbrook.

It is estimated that more than 7,500 people in our catchment area have Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. This number is expected to grow to more than 15,500 by the year 2036.

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton provides supportive services at no charge to families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

MISSION 

Improving the quality of life for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. 

VISION 

We are the number one contact for anyone impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in our communities. 

FIVE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

Program Excellence; Advocacy, Partnership & Awareness; Revenue Growth; Research; Federation Excellence.

Programs & Services Philosophy Statement:

Manner in which services will be delivered and reflects the commitment to:

• • Putting the needs and preferences of persons served at the centre of all considerations
  • Respecting the values and beliefs of persons served
  • Employing a strength-based approach to service that identified individual strengths and competencies
  • Supports persons served to use and build these strengths and competencies
  • Recognizing the importance of the whole context, including an individual’s family, friends and community as well as social, cultural and spiritual aspects
  • Empowering persons served to participate fully in decision-making around their service

At the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton we have a client-centred philosophy of care based upon individual client needs combined with an awareness of the specific communities we serve. This organization follows a collaborative approach to the delivery of our programs and services and encourages strong community partnerships to better serve our clients.

Every client interaction is guided by compassion and consideration and is informed by our knowledge and understanding of dementia care. We endeavour to learn about the beliefs and values of those whom we serve and to use this information to provide respectful, individualized care.

The programs and services we recommend reflect our clients’ strengths and capabilities and where they are in the progression of their Alzheimer’s journey.  This strength-based approach applies to educational offerings, supportive counselling, and the social and recreational opportunities we suggest. Many client relationships can span years, requiring an ongoing re-evaluation of their needs over time.

We encourage clients to be active participants in the service we provide and offer a full range of options and opportunities tailored to the unique social, cultural, and spiritual requirements of the individual and their care partners, families and the wider community.  

Land Acknowledgement

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton respectfully recognizes that our organization is located on the treaty and ancestral territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg people who were known as peacemakers among Indigenous Nations.

We are grateful to the original stewards of this land.

Land acknowledgements have been a sign of mutual respect and cooperation between Indigenous Peoples for centuries.

Central to this exchange is a recognition of shared responsibility to take care of the land for future generations. We are honoured to share in this tradition.

Treaties between Indigenous Peoples and institutions, which have become known collectively as the Williams Treaties, led to centuries of disruption and displacement. We know that the intersection of Indigenous and settler-colonial pasts has caused deep generational harm.

It is our goal for this land acknowledgement to be an active, living statement of intent which will build a bridge toward greater understanding and inclusion.

This is the start of a conversation.  We intend to listen and to learn.

How To Use Our Services 

For any questions, comments, or concerns

For any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Alzheimer Society or our services, please reach out to us at clientexperience@alzheimerjourney.ca.