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Programme:
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Specialized Geriatric Service – Dufferin County
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Crise:
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Over 18 years 1-888-811-2222 * Under 18 years 519-941-1530 (Dufferin Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Line)
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Adresse postale:
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1 Elizabeth St, Suite L2
Orangeville, ON
L9W 7N7
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Carte
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Administration | |
| Lun | 09h-17h | |
| Mar | 09h-17h | |
| Mer | 09h-17h | |
| Jeu | 09h-17h | |
| Ven | 09h-17h | |
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Description des services:
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An assessment and treatment program for Dufferin seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline due to dementia, depression, delirium or pharmacological reasons
Major benefits:
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment based on a biopsychosocial approach and utilizes P.I.E.C.E.S framework. P.I.E.C.E.S includes a medical/mental health history and cognitive and mood screening
- Assessment tools include:
Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * Clock test * Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) or Cornell Scale for Depression
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Referrals from
Primary care physicians
Community partners like Ontario Health atHome, Community Paramedicine
Headwaters Hospital Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) nurse
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline
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Langues:
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English
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Translation and interpretation is available for most languages. When you call please let us know if interpretation services are needed
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