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Program: Specialized Geriatric Service – Dufferin County

Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Orangeville
Description of Services: An assessment and treatment program for Dufferin seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline due to dementia, depression, delirium or pharmacological reasons

Major benefits:

  • Comprehensive geriatric assessment based on a biopsychosocial approach and utilizes P.I.E.C.E.S framework. P.I.E.C.E.S includes a medical/mental health history and cognitive and mood screening
  • Assessment tools include: Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) * Clock test * Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) or Cornell Scale for Depression

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline
Application: Referrals from
Primary care physicians
Community partners like Ontario Health atHome, Community Paramedicine
Headwaters Hospital Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) nurse
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Dufferin County

Phone Numbers: 519-941-0465
Toll-Free: 1-877-451-2123
Crisis: Over 18 years 1-888-811-2222 * Under 18 years 519-941-1530 (Dufferin Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Line)
Fax: 519-941-0580
Email: info@cmhapeel.ca
Website: cmhapeeldufferin.ca/programs/specialized-geriatric...
Address: 1 Elizabeth St, Suite L2
Orangeville, ON
L9W 7N7
Intersection: First St and Broadway
Location: Orangeville
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

 
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