Application
Referrals are made through existing outreach services (ie Ontario Health atHome, IPOP, Geriatric Outreach Team, Alzheimer's Society etc)
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults (age 55+) coping with responsive behaviours related to dementia, mental illness, addiction and/or other neurological disorders
Fees
No fee for service
Executives
Diana Pontes - Program Director
LOFT Community Services
1-844-798-6920 ext 1611 * dpontes@loftcs.org
Suzanne Saulner - Director of Behavioural Support Services
LOFT Community Services
1-844-798-6920 ext 1625 * ssaulnier@loftcs.org
Languages
English
Language Note
Available to provide some services in other languages, as required
Area(s) Served
Northern York Region/South Simcoe area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Short-term support assistance to older adults, their families and caregivers, who live with and cope with responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental illness, addictions and/or other neurological conditions * Teams develop an evidence-based Behavioural Support Plan that provides strategies for managing behaviours for both the older adult and their caregiver * Teams provide education, mentoring and coaching around responsive behaviours and provide referrals to other appropriate services * Transitional support is also provided as people move from one place to another
