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Program:
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Oxford BSO Geriatric Outreach Team
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After Hours:
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Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Support: 519-433-2023
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Address:
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c/o BSO Administrative Support
Woodstock General Hospital
310 Juliana Dr
Woodstock, ON
N4V 0A4
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Map
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Service Description:
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Interdisciplinary team that provides services and supports for older
adults, their families and caregivers, who are coping with or at risk
for developing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental
illness, addictions and other neurological conditions
Services Include:
- assessment and screening
- plan, implement, and evaluate care strategies
- document
and promote effective communication between the person with responsive
behaviours, their families, mobile team members, and all other care
providers
- short-term follow up
- education and support to staff in long term care, hospital, and the community, as well as families and other care partners
- transition supports for individuals moving into permanent LTC placements
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Application:
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Call for referral * referral form completed by a health care professional or self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 65 years and older (unless dementia diagnosis is present) with responsive behaviours related to mental health, addictions, dementia, and/or related neurological conditions, living in long-term care homes or in community settings, and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available for other languages upon request, as required
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