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Programs & Services

Dementia Advice

 Location: Alberta Wide

A telephone service, which provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.

Dementia Advice provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.

Specific services include:

  • short term psychosocial support
  • dementia related education
  • facilitates linkages to community resources
  • referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care

 811
Contact Details

Alberta Wide

Telephone
811
Tollfree
1-866-408-5465 (Canada-wide toll free)
Fax
1-866-979-3553 (toll free in Alberta), 780-735-3553 (Edmonton)
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 8:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 8:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 8:15 pm

Note

Closed on Statutory Holidays. 
Access
Service Providers May Include
registered nurses (RNs)
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Clients can also self-refer by calling Health Link at 811, a 24 hours / 7 days a week telephone service.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
811
Previous
Dementia Advice Service
Other
Dementia Advice Line, Health Link