Application
Referrals are made through existing outreach teams (ie Ontario Health atHome, IPOP, Geriatric Outreach, Alzheimer's Society etc)
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults (age 55+) with responsive behaviours related to dementia, mental illness, addicitons, and/or other neurological conditions
Fees
No fee for services
Executives
Diana Pontes - Program Director - Central Team
1-844-798-6920 ext 1611 * dpontes@loftcs.org
Suzanne Saulnier - Director of Behavioural Support Services
LOFT Community Servcies
1-844-798-6920 ext 1625 * ssaulnier@loftcs.org
Languages
English
Language Note
Other languges available as required
Area(s) Served
south of Aurora Road, North of Steeles Ave
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Short-term support and assistance to older adults, their families and caregivers, who live 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 the 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
