Referring to First Link®
When you refer someone to First Link®, you are connecting them to a community of information, support, and services for people living with dementia and their care partners.
First Link® is a program that connects people with dementia and their families to Alzheimer Society programs and other community services as early as possible and throughout the progression of the disease. First Link clients receive individualized support and regular scheduled follow-up calls from our First Link Coordinators.
Direct referrals are made by health care professionals and community service providers. See below for referral information.
Individuals can self refer via our Dementia Helpline.
Once a referral is made, an Alzheimer Society trained staff member connects with the person with dementia and their family members to link them to Alzheimer Society services and other programs and services within the community.
First Link® Direct Referrals
Who can refer?
- Physicians, geriatric specialists, and memory clinics
- Health providers including: nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and others
- Community organizations working with individuals and families affected by dementia
When to refer?
Any time during the dementia journey.
How to refer?
- Ask the individual or family member for consent to forward their name to First Link®
- Complete the one page direct referral form (see below) and return to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan via fax 1-866-746-1507 or email: firstlinkreferral@alzheimer.sk.ca
Why refer to First Link®?
Read our Making a Referral Booklet for testimonials and research in support of First Link®.
First Link Highlight Report
This past year, our First Link Program provided support to 3000 individuals from over than 336 communities in Saskatchewan.
Learn more in our 2023-2024 First Link Highlight Report.