NEWS RELEASE
MPP MATTHEW RAE
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PERTH-WELLINGTON – Today, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington would be receiving $99,900 in funding to support the dementia care, support, and services they need. This funding will support services delivered by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s community based First Link® Care Navigation program that connects people living with dementia, and their families, with help navigating care, education, and resources.
“Our seniors built our communities, and now in their golden years, our provincial government will be there to support them,” MPP Rae said. “These investments will significantly improve the ability to connect those diagnosed with dementia to the resources and care they need locally.”
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 provide the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington with the ability to provide support for new clients in the area and hire additional staff members to reduce wait times for existing patients.
“Our government is taking bold and innovative action to connect people, at every stage of life, to the care and services they need, when they need them, said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Investing in increased access to dementia care through investing in this high-quality community-based program will allow more families to connect their loved ones to additional services they need in their community.”
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.
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