Older Adults

• May be in immediate and significant danger, and do not understand the danger they are in
• Do not have the physical ability to get out of a dangerous situation
• Are unable to protect themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations

• How to share your health and personal care preferences with health care teams and your family if you become incapable of expressing your own decisions, for example, health care treatment and who can make decisions for you
• An online interactive workbook to help with the advance care planning process and writing a health care directive
• An advance care planning wallet card
• Health care directives form

Helps identify early identification of risk for falls. Includes:

• Fall risk screening by a physiotherapist
• Home exercise program
• Home safety information
• Education to prevent falls and common foot issues
• Eight-week follow-up and reassessment

Travel clinics may be available in Montague, Summerside and O'Leary.

• Full initial health screening
• Education on how exercise can help with specific health conditions and any considerations for those on medication and treatment
• Exercise suggestions that are progressive and tailored to meet individual physical ability. A resistance band will be mailed to home and is the only equipment needed
• Intention setting sessions, movement challenges, and recreational aspect (trivia, etc.) along the way
• Introduction to the Graduate Program which will be available after the introductory program has been completed

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