1. Ontario’s Dementia Strategy
Theme 4…

2. There are 6 Strategy Themes
Supports for people living with dementia.
Accessing dementia services.
Coordinated care.
Supports for care partners.
Well-trained dementia force.
Awareness, stigma, and brain health.
We are going to focus on: Theme 4

3. Care partners include family members or friends who work in partnership with a person living with dementia to provide care & support.

4. Being a care partner can be a very rewarding experience!
People with dementia truly appreciate the help!

5. Care Partners Also Need to Be Supported
Difficult to balance other responsibilities like a job or a family at home. Can be an enormous physical, emotional & financial toll.

6. Programs 1. Can reduce stress. 2. Provide emotional support.
3. Improve health.
4. Reduce social isolation.

7. Accessible & Flexible Dementia Services
Home Care Services Help people with dementia with things like taking a bath or cooking a meal. This offers respite for care partners.
Respite Care Services Like adult day programs or overnight care Allows family members to take a break.
A Health Care Services Offered to people with dementia in their home. Include visits from doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

8. Accessible & Flexible Dementia Services
Education & Training Helps care partners develop knowledge & skills to support themselves & person with dementia
Social Support Services Helps maintain well-being of care partners, including support groups, counselling services, workplace supports & recreational opportunities.
Emerging Consumer Technologies Helps to manage care responsibilities & creating supportive environments.

9. What Do You Think?
Are there any services that are currently not available that should be?

10. This is where you go to give your opinion:

11. Want to learn more information?
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