Depending on availability, there are many health professionals you may want to consider as part of your health care team. These include:
Family doctor
They can help link you to specialists and make referrals to other community supports. They also know your medical history and can help manage ongoing health issues.
Nurse or personal support worker
They can teach you coping strategies for day-to-day activities.
Pharmacist
They will be able to answer all your questions about medications, look at possible interactions between dementia medications and your other medications, as well as possible interactions between your current medications and dementia, and help find ways to simplify medication taking.
Physical and occupational therapists
They can help make day-to-day activities easier by keeping you mobile, and by installing items such as grab bars and introducing new instruments you might need to make tasks easier.
Social worker
This person will have all the community links you may need in your community for learning more about dementia, finding support, and providing counseling.
Alzheimer Society staff
Alzheimer Society educators, counselors, and support staff can provide education, recommend community and in-home resources and services, and provide emotional support.
Allied health professionals
Other professionals, such as massage therapists, can help with managing stress.
Please see the Community Supports and Services section of the website to access the services of these health professionals.