NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE-GREY MPP BRIAN SAUNDERSON
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Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, announced on Dec. 5 that the Ontario government is investing $86,100 to connect more people in Grey-Bruce to dementia care, support and services they need, when they need them.
This funding will support services delivered by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s Grey-Bruce community-based First Link Care Navigation program that connects people living with dementia, and their families, with help navigating care, education, and resources.
“More than 250,000 Ontarians are living with dementia,” said MPP Brian Saunderson. “That’s why it’s vitally important that families, especially those in rural areas, are able to access and connect with the frontline experts who can offer support and the latest information about dementia care. My thanks go out to the team at the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce for the tremendous work they do in helping those living with dementia, and their families.”
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 support hiring an additional 36 full-time equivalent staff members, shortening wait times for existing patients and providing support for approximately 7,000 new clients across Ontario. Clients will have access to a co-ordinator who will assist with care planning, care co-ordination, and referrals to community services.
“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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