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Program:
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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
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Address:
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Peel Memorial Centre
20 Lynch St
Brampton, ON
L6W 2Z8
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Map
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor, Brampton)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
Hours depend upon staff / shift needs
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Service Description:
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Provides:- education to enhance knowledge and skills of staff
- consultation about learning needs
- care plans and programs related to challenging responsive behaviours of clients / residents
- assistance with referrals to services and resources and enhanced development of linkages between services providing dementia care
Responsible for 6 Brampton Long Term Care Homes
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Application:
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Referrals can be made by anyone; within a government funded 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; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
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