The Alzheimer Society Peel exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease
and related dementias; to help find the cause, prevention and cure.
About Us
The Alzheimer Society Peel was incorporated in 1983 as a charitable non-profit Society. Since that time, our Chapter has diligently worked to support families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease. The Society serves the Region of Peel through our offices in Brampton and Mississauga. Our Chapter promotes public and professional awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and offers a variety of programs and services. All services and programs operate either free of charge or for a nominal fee. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to access our services.
Services include:
• Counselling
• Wandering Person Registry
• Speakers Bureau
• Support Groups
• Friendly Visiting
• School Program
• Education
• Resource Centre
• Volunteer Program
• Day Programs
• Fundraising/Special Events
• Nora's House/ Respite Care
The Alzheimer Society Peel works with all service providers and levels of government to ensure that optimum health and social services are provided for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families in the Region of Peel.
The Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a qualified professional staff. We are affiliated with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Alzheimer Society Peel's Idol
On April 17, 2008, CTV announced that Rudy Blair, 680News’ music reporter, became CTV’s Media Idol regional champion by performing his own version of the Doobie Brother’s classic “Listen to the Music”.Rudy’s version was entitled “Killing the Music” and his brilliant performance of that piece, led him to victory.
As part of his Media Idol prize, Blair earned $1,000 for the charity of his choice.He chose Alzheimer Society of Peel.
NOW RUDY IS BACK to participate in the competition to become National Media Idol.Competition is tough.All of the regional winners, like Rudy, will be performing during the regular airing of CTV’s Canadian Idol on Tuesday, July 15th.
If Rudy is successful in this national competition, he will once again be donating his winnings to Alzheimer Society Peel!
The prize this time is $10,000. Help keep rudy on the pathway to stardom.
