Alzheimer Society Kenora Rainy River Districts

The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is a charitable organization dedicated to helping people affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their families. The Society provides support, educational programs and information to people with the disease, as well as to their families, the public and to community organizations. Today, we have more than 1,000 people living with some form of dementia in our communities – the Kenora and Rainy River Districts, and the demand for services is steadily growing. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is a non-profit organization and is only funded 45% by the Ontario Government and the remaining 55% must come from our communities through fundraising activities and donor support that allows us to provide free on-going services.  - Thank you for your support by volunteering, making an donation and providing support. Our Vision: To ensure every individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their family is connected with a community of learning to support them through the Alzheimer journey. Our Mission: The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts alleviates the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, provides awareness, education and supports research. The Alzheimer Society will assist you by providing info, resources, education, support and direction. Conjointly verify our Stories of hope to examine sacred those who are creating a distinction within the look for a cure for Alzheimer's and different dementias. The Alzheimer Society began as a Steering cluster of researchers concerned about the shortage of support for people with Alzheimer's. Their focus was family support, education and analysis.