Ontario Shores provides specialized services to meet the mental health needs of individuals 65 years of age and older. Seniors suffering from dementia and/or complex mental illness who present challenging behaviours receive recovery-oriented care in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Healthcare professionals use a blended approach of behaviour therapy and pharmacotherapy to address the individualized assessment, diagnostic and treatment needs of seniors to help them return to the community or transition into long-term care. Staff at Ontario Shores also work in partnership with other seniors-focused organizations to provide an optimal level of care and support for patients, caregivers and families.

Inpatient Services

• Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
• Geriatric Dementia Unit

Outpatient Services

• Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Consultation Service
• Geriatric Memory Clinic
• Psychogeriatric Resource Consultation (PRC)
• Integrated Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (IPOP)
• Psychogeriatric Community Support Program (PCSP)
• Geriatric Mood Clinic
• Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Offsite Clinics

Other Useful Links

• Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care www.baycrest.org
• Alzheimer Society of Durham Region www.alzheimerdurham.com
• Lakehead University Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health www.lakeheadu.ca
• West Park Healthcare Centre Seniors Mental Health Service www.westpark.org
• Alzheimer Respite Service www.wesway.com

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