Dementia Care

$86,000 to Connect More People to Dementia Care

The investment will expand access to dementia care and support across the region

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $86,100 to connect more people to dementia care, support, and services they need when they need them. This funding will support services delivered by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts community-based First Link® Care Navigation program that connects people living with dementia, and their families, with help navigating care, education, and resources.

“In Ontario, more than 250,000 people are living with dementia, and this number is expected to grow as the population continues to age,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “The First Link Care Navigation program is a high-quality community-based program that provides clients with access to a coordinator who will assist with care planning, care coordination, and referrals to community services. Today’s investment will allow more families to connect their loved ones to the additional services they need.”

“Our First Link Navigators remain a vital part of our organization, providing individuals living with dementia and their families with access to essential programs and services. This funding ensures we maintain this crucial work, in line with our mission to reduce the personal and social impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.” - Shannon Ketchabaw, Executive Director, Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts.

This funding is part of the Ontario government’s $6.9 million investment over two years to support those who have received a dementia diagnosis on their care journey. Funding will support hiring an additional 36 full-time equivalent staff members, shortening wait times for existing patients and providing support for approximately 7,000 new clients across Ontario.

Through Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the province is taking action to provide more people with the right care, in the right place.