Oxford BSO Geriatric Outreach Team
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c/o BSO Administrative Support
Woodstock General Hospital
310 Juliana Dr
Woodstock, ON
N4V 0A4
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519-421-4223 ext 4223
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Fax: 519-421-4247
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Application
Call for referral * referral form completed by a health care professional or self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 65 years and older (unless dementia diagnosis is present) with responsive behaviours related to mental health, addictions, dementia, and/or related neurological conditions, living in long-term care homes or in community settings, and their caregivers

Fees
Free

Contacts
Karen Cassells - Enhanced Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Woodstock Hospital / Behavioural Supports Ontario
519-421-4233 ext 2399 * kcassells@woodstockhospital.ca
Amy Swayze - Behavioural Consultant
Woodstock Hospital / Behavioural Supports Ontario
519-421-4233 ext 2314

Languages
English

Language Note
Interpretation available for other languages upon request, as required

Area(s) Served
Oxford County

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Interdisciplinary team that provides services and supports for older adults, their families and caregivers, who are coping with or at risk for developing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental illness, addictions and other neurological conditions

Services Include:

  • assessment and screening
  • plan, implement, and evaluate care strategies
  • document and promote effective communication between the person with responsive behaviours, their families, mobile team members, and all other care providers
  • short-term follow up
  • education and support to staff in long term care, hospital, and the community, as well as families and other care partners
  • transition supports for individuals moving into permanent LTC placements
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