Program: Hamilton - Responsive Behaviour Specialist - Retirement Homes
Organization: Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
Toll-Free: BSO Connect: 1-800-810-0000 ext 1500
Fax: 1-855-406-2163
Email: access@ontariohealthathome.ca
Website: hnhb.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca
Location: Hamilton
Service Description: Supports for retirement home residences with cognitive impairments and responsive behaviours * works with clients, families, residence staff, and community partners to:
  • develop strategies to management responsive behaviours
  • create a care plan
  • refer clients to other services as appropriate
  • identify educational opportunities for residence staff



Fees: Free
Application: Call * referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: Residents of select retirement homes in Hamilton who have cognitive impairments due to mental health problems, addictions, dementia or other neurological conditions and are exhibiting responsive behaviours such as aggression, wandering, physical resistance and agitation
Languages: English
Language Notes: French interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Hamilton
See Also: 06 - Cognitive Loss
10 - Behaviour
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Mental Health for Seniors
Last Updated: 12/16/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=220812

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