Alzheimer Society Dufferin County
Behavioural Support, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
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Record #:
CWL0674
Last Modified:
04 Jul 2024
Last Full Update:
26 Jun 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: www.alzheimerdufferin.org/ |
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Description & Services
| Description | 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 |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Application | 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 |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Commerce Rd and Centennial Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Orangeville: 519-941-1221 * Shelburne: 519-925-4242 |
| Fax | 519-245-1788 |
| info@alzheimerdufferin.org | |
| Website | www.alzheimerdufferin.org |
| Primary Contact | Elaine Griffin, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant; Phone: 519-941-1221 ext 109; Email: elainegriffin@alzheimerdufferin.org |
Other Details
| Established | 2012 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Alzheimer disease ; Behavioural disorders ; Psychogeriatric care |