The First Link® Dementia Helpline is for anyone affected by dementia, whether professionally or personally. Helpline staff and volunteers give people the support they need.
Through our First Link® Dementia Helpline, some of the topics you can learn about include:
General information about dementia
Getting the diagnosis
Progression of the disease, including its effect on communication and behaviour
Personal planning
Maintaining independence
Providing care and support
Resources available in your community, including support groups and upcoming education workshops
Information about making your organization or community dementia friendly
Our services are offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and Punjabi. Here are the numbers and hours of operation:
English: 1-800-936-6033 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Cantonese and Mandarin: 1-833-674-5007 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Punjabi: 1-833-674-5003 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Here is the link to information about the helpline: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc/first-link-dementia-helpline
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