Alzheimer Society of PEI

Provides in-person and online support groups for caregivers, friends and family members of individuals living with dementia. In-person support groups are held in Charlottetown, O'Leary, Summerside, and Montague. Features of meetings include:

• Exchanging stories and making friends
• Accessing the most current information about dementia
• Learning and sharing practical tips
• Decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Finding a sense of hope
• Connecting with others who understand

Enjoy a festive afternoon of music, refreshments, cookie decorating, socializing, and a visit from Santa.

Christmas parties are held in Kings, Prince, and Queens counties.

Pre-registration is required.

2025 Information:

• Charlottetown: Beaconsfield House, 2 Kent Street
• Montague: Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, 21 Sullivan Lane
• Summerside: St. Eleanor's Lions Club, 121 East Drive

Provides education sessions to help people living with dementia, and their family members and friends to live as well as possible with the disease. Participants have opportunities to learn and share with others who are affected by dementia. The sessions include:

• A comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's and other dementias
• Skills needed to provide day to day care
  
• How to understand changes in behaviour, personality, and communication
• Coping strategies
  
• Available resources and support
  
• Care in the later stages
  

Provides in-person support groups for individuals living with MCI or the early stages of dementia to connect with others living a similar journey and support each other. Meetings are held in Charlottetown. Features of meetings include:

• Exchanging information and form friendships
• Accessing the most current information about dementia
• Learning and sharing practical tips for coping
• Decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Express feelings and receive support
  
• Finding a sense of hope

10 sets of walking poles are available to borrow in four-week increments with possible extension. Availability is managed on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of one set of poles per person.