Mental Health Wellness
Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) focuses on enhancing health care services in Long Term Care Homes for older adults at risk for or presenting with responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions Many responsive behaviours are a result of changes in the brain resulting in cognitive impairment.
BSO supports and enhances services for seniors providing them with the right care, at the right time and in the right place in long-term care.
BSO Leads work with in our home promoting independence and mental health wellness. Internal BSO will work with the resident and family to create a resident centred plan of care which focuses on achieving optimal care and improving quality of life.
BSO use many interventions to facilitate support such as: Music Therapy, Behavioural Modification, Essential Oil Therapy, Brain Gym, One on One support and many more activities.
Social Work Services
Our Social Worker is on-site twice weekly and will help with your transition to the Home, provide support if you experience changes in your physical or mental health and assist with any issues you may identify. Any staff member can connect you with social work or you can find one in the Wellness room.
GMHOT
The Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team is another resource available to support residents with complex mental health needs living in long-term care. The team comprised of a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses, Social Worker and an Occupational Therapist provide psychiatric evaluation and care within the long-term care, retirement home and community settings. The team works with care staff and family to support the client with stabilization.
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