| Program: | Services of the Behavioural Support for Seniors Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Baycrest Programs |
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| Description of Services: |
The goal of the Program is to collaboratively
implement Behavioural Supports Action Plan within the Toronto Central catchment
area. The goals of the program include: · Improving the quality of life, and outcomes, for older adults (and their families) who have challenging behaviours. · Increase specialized behavioural support capacity in long-term care homes. · Improve co-ordination and reduce fragmentation of the community behavioural support system to ensure more equitable and timely access to services. · Increase specialized community capacity/outreach to support individuals to stay in their existing environment, reduce or prevent unmanageable behaviours. · Improve transitions across the continuum. · Increase workforce skills and training for providers across the continuum. · Improve caregiver education and support. · Prevent unnecessary and avoidable emergency room visits and potential hospitalization for clients with challenging and unmanageable behaviours through access to an enhanced model of care. · Reduce hospital alternative level of care days. |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Fees are charged in accordance with Ontario Health | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Seniors, their families and caregivers, who are living at home or in long-term care homes | ||
| Application: | All referrals will be treated on a case by case basis with accessibility being considered | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-785-2500 ext 2005 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-844-785-2500 | ||
| Fax: | 647-788-4883 | ||
| Email: | behaviouralsupport@baycrest.org | ||
| Website: | www.baycrest.org/Baycrest/Healthcare-Programs-Serv... | ||
| Address: |
3560 Bathurst St Toronto, ON M6A 2E1 |
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| Intersection: | Bathurst St, south of Wilson Ave | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Englemount—Lawrence) | ||
| Hours: | Hours vary per program | ||
| Contacts: |
Adrienne Lee - Clinical Navigator 416-785-2500, ext. 5529 |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/21/2024 |
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