Granby Alzheimer Society closes Acton Vale service point

two days a week to accommodate family caregivers, either individually or in groups. During the 4 years, 70 caregivers have received services.

Not cutting services

Although the office will be physically closed, the Society will continue to provide services to the territory of the Acton MRC but we just will do so differently, Desgranges says and as soon as the new fall program returns, “we want to partner with the Volunteer Action Center of Acton Vale and the surrounding municipalities to offer group services. What we have realized over the years is that group services work much better and this is an expertise we have developed. We will be able to offer services such as: "Musclezvos meninges" to anyone who wishes to maintain healthy cognitive health; our Alzheimer coaching program, which consists of monthly meetings for caregivers who want to expand their knowledge of ways of acting and ways of being; as well as training on the person-centered approach that is also available to caregivers. “These are services that can easily enhance the services offered at the Center de Bénévolat d'acton Vale, "says Centre Director Lysanne Collard.

As far as psychosocial support is concerned, the Society can continue to offer it through home visits or the professional offices of partners. However, caregivers should contact the Society through our Granby office at the tollfree number 844-623-3363.

"Under no circumstances will we abandon the caregivers of the MRC d’acton,” Desgranges says. “There will always be a possible avenue to ensure the presence of the Alzheimer Society on the territory.”