CANES Community Care - Behavioural Support - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC)

Procédé et formulaires

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

Admissibilité / population desservie

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

Frais

None - Covered by OHIP

Contacts

Michelle Natonska - Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
416-743-3892 ext 275 * michelle.natonska@canes.on.ca

Langues

English

Zone(s) desservie(s)

Toronto (Etobicoke)

Accessibilité

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Description des services:

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