TORONTO—Integracare Inc. and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto ("AST") announced a renewed and expanded four-year partnership first established in 2017.
Each year, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto delivers its full slate of professional courses to Integracare's caregivers—Dementia Foundations, U-First!, U-First! Advanced, Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and Palliative Care in Dementia—amounting to hundreds of certifications annually. Integracare said it remains committed to educating 100% of its caregivers in all five facets of dementia care, the foundation of its standing as Toronto's Dementia Care Provider of Choice.
Under the agreement, Integracare also becomes a multi-year sponsor of AST's two flagship events—An Unforgettable Event, the Society's signature gala, and the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's in Toronto—supporting the gatherings where Toronto families, caregivers and healthcare professionals come together in the fight against dementia.
"Nine years ago we set out to ensure that our caregivers receive the highest quality dementia care education," said Lee Grunberg, president and CEO of Integracare. "As the leading family-funded at-home Dementia Care provider in the GTA, our partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto is pivotal to our continued ability to provide the highest quality homecare service for those living with dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Toronto sets the gold standard for dementia care education, and being the only homecare company to train all our caregivers across all five of its courses remains the foundation of everything we do. In addition to educating our caregivers in all facets of dementia care, we are proud to sponsor the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's biggest fundraising initiatives. Over the last nine years, Integracare has raised well over $100,000 to support research, programming and to advance dementia care training."
"Integracare's commitment to providing the highest quality at home dementia care is exemplified not only through its generosity, but through its long-term investment in training its team in dementia-friendly care," said Dave Spedding, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Toronto. "This four-year partnership reflects shared leadership in creating compassionate, connected communities—and we are proud to continue this important work together."