Program:
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Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
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Address:
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10 Carlson Court, Suite 200 Etobicoke, ON M9W 6L2
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
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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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Provides education to enhance the knowledge and skills for staff working
in primary care clinics, long-term care homes and community support agencies, who service older adults with cognitive
impairment due to mental health, dementia, addictions or other neurological
conditions
These service can be used by:
- Primary care clinics including Family
Health Teams and Community Health Centres
- Seniors' wellness programs
- seniors' assisted living programs
- Community care agencies
- Assigned adult day programs
- Family Caregivers
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Application:
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Referrals can be made by anyone * within a government funded community 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-Brampton; Adult Day programs; Homemaking agencies; Supportive Housing; Respite Care programs dealing with dementia and mental health issues
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