TIMMINS - Provincial cash is helping a local organization connect people living with dementia to the resources they need.
The Alzheimer Society of Timmins-Porcupine District is receiving $103,300 from the province for the Alzheimer Society of Ontario's community-based First Link Care Navigation program. Timmins MPP George Pirie highlighted the funding in a new release.
“We are extremely grateful for this one-time funding to expand the First Link staff complement," said Tracy Koskamp-Bergeron, the executive director of the local branch, in the release.
"As needs increase, we will work tirelessly to ensure we have the capacity to support families; providing resources, education and system navigation to connect them to community resources helping families strive to live well with dementia."
The First Link program connects people living with dementia and their families with help navigating the care system, education and resources.
“Our government is focused on connecting people in Northern and rural communities to local healthcare services they deserve, that is why we have invested over $100,000 to expand access to connect more people in Timmins to the support and services they need when they need them," said Pirie.
"This funding will support those in need by shortening wait times and providing more families with opportunities to connect their loved ones diagnosed with dementia to additional services they need within their community.”
