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 a week and is provided by Senior Transitions made simple.
Senior Transitions Made Simple (STMS) is a private social work practice servicing individuals living in the community and long-term care homes. Our vision is to create a better aging experience for seniors and their families. We do this by empowering seniors to make informed decisions and eliminate the overwhelm that comes with later life changes.
STMS is committed to ensuring social work services are delivered in abidance with the standards of professional practice and conduct of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Our social work team supports residents and their families with their mental health and well-being, and helps those living with complex needs navigate the system. We consider the psychological, social, biological, spiritual, and financial factors that may affect the physical and mental health of residents and families.
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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