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Geriatric Dementia Unit

Type Of Service

Inpatient

Program Description

A 23-bed inpatient; 59-day length of stay unit that provides specialized services to meet the mental health needs of individuals with a primary diagnosis of dementia and presenting with responsive behaviours or severe psychiatric symptomatology. This includes psychogeriatric resources to address the assessment, management and transitional care needs of the client with the goal of reintegration to community or long term care.

Inclusion criteria:
- Individuals usually 65 years old and older who are medically stable and have age-related dementia, showing signs of behavioural disturbance and resistance to treatment.
- Individuals under 65 who fit diagnostic criteria will be considered on a case by case basis.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from: Hospital, Long Term Care Facilities, Service-to-service, Behavioural Support Outreach staff at Long Term Care Homes.

Central Access Referral Application

http://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/make-referral-ontario-shores

Additional Information

  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All
  • Age: 65 and up
  • Catchment: Ontario
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English
  • Virtual Service: No

Location

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - Whitby - Gordon Street


Address

700 Gordon Street

Whitby

Operated By

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences


Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7


Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 905-430-4000

Central Access - Toll Free: 877-767-9642