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Seniors Outreach Services of Oxford
Seniors Mental Health and Addiction Response Team Who: - Anyone 65 years of age or older in Oxford County with a mental health concern, including cognitive impairment with responsive behaviours
- Anyone younger than 65 years with age related cognitive changes and responsivie behaviours
Where: - Anywhere in Oxford County (LTCH, Hospitals, Retirement Homes, Community)
How: - All referral go through the Coordinated Access 519-421-4223, after hours or high risk situations may call the CMHA Crisis Line 1-877-339-8342
Why: - To assist clients with responsive behaviours to remain in the community with well supported and educated staff and families while enjoying quality of life.
What: - Responsive behaviours may include verbal, physicial, sexual aggression, resisting help with personal care or medications, wandering agitation
After the Referral is made: - A Nurse or Social Worker will follow up on your referral to make sure we can meet your needs and set up an appointment to meet
- A complete health and personal history will be collected from the patient, family, staff and doctor
- A variety of cognitive functioning assessments will be completed if needed, the Nurse or Social Worker will explain all of these to you
- We will ask our Behavioural Consultant or our Geriatric Psychiatrist Consultant to meet with you if we think it may be a benefit and if you are comfortable with their involvement
Then What: - Recommendations will be provided
- Assistance will be given to implement the recommendations if need
- Follow up will be ongoing until the situation is resolved/improved
- Education for staff and family members will be provided in a variety of ways including at the time of the behaviour and group formation
- Further assessment and recommendations as behaviours change
- We work in partnership with the CCAC, CMHA, RMHCL and the Alzheimer Society of Oxford to ensure the most appropriate service and care is provided
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