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Program:
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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
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Phone Numbers:
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Orangeville: 519-941-1221
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Address:
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25 Centennial Rd, Unit 1
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1R1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Commerce Rd and Centennial Rd
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff of long term care, community support services, and health partners
- consultation about learning needs
- care plans and programs related to challenging behaviors of clients/residents
- assistance with referrals to services and resources
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Application:
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Referrals can be made by anyone within a government agency who has identified a learning need related to the mental health of the elderly, or anyone concerned about an older adult who may have a psychological, behavioural or memory problem
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must be a government funded agency such as Ontario Health atHome, long-term care homes, adult day programs, homemaking agencies, supportive housing, or respite care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
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