Ontario Connecting More People To Dementia Care In Their Community

Today, MPP’s Doug Downey, Jill Dunlop, Andrea Khanjin, Caroline Mulroney and Brian Saunderson were pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing $93,000 to connect more people in Simcoe County 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 Simcoe County community-based First Link® Care Navigation program that connects people living with dementia, and their families, with help navigating care, education, and resources.

“On behalf of myself and my fellow MPPs, we are thrilled with the Ontario government’s investment in expanding dementia care, support, and services in Simcoe-Grey. This funding, directed to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, is a vital step toward ensuring that individuals and families impacted by dementia receive the care they deserve. This initiative will provide critical resources and support across our entire region, enhancing the quality of life for many residents. With this investment, we are strengthening our healthcare system and showing that we are committed to supporting those who need it most, now and in the future.”

-Hon. Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North

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 coordinator who will assist with care planning, care coordination, 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.