About


The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. In addition to providing programs to the community we also support research through the Alzheimer Society of Canada as well as the Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

•Formed in 1992
•Incorporated in 1993
•Non-profit charitable organization
•Serves all of Huron County with a population of 59,000
•Ten board members
•Volunteers assist with many aspects of the organization including board governance, programs, fund development and awareness as well as office assistance
•Approximately 180 members
•Approximately 161 volunteers
•Associated with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (39 Chapters) and the Alzheimer Society of Canada
The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is committed to providing educational and support services to people with Alzheimer Disease and related disorders, caregivers and the general public.



Programs and services provided to the community include:
•Information
•Education and Training
•Support and Counselling
•Referrals to community services
•Individual Care Plan Consultations
•Resource Centre
•Safely Home -- Alzheimer's Wandering Registry
•Advocacy
•Advanced Care Planning
•Grade 4 Program
•Just For You: Volunteer Companion Program