Guelph General Hospital

Dementia Resource Consultant


Description
Works with patients to increase awareness and access to local programs, keeping them connected to specialized support in the comfort of their own home or community.
  • Coaching staff to recognize, understand, and address dementia-related behaviours
  • Speaking with patients and caregivers to provide support, education, reassurance
  • Advocating for caregiver input regarding patient needs
  • Referring patients and caregivers to community resources
  • Liaising with other community health services, nurse practitioners, and doctors
  • Timely respite support for people living with dementia and care partners, so everyone can get home safely
  • Providing other supports and resources to meet the individual needs of both patients and their caregivers
Eligibility
People who need medical care and are living with dementia
Application Process
No referral required
Office
519-837-6420
Crisis
911
TTY
519-837-6437
Web Site
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Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fees
None ; Most services covered by OHIP
* must present valid Ontario Health Card
Documents Required
OHIP card required for most services
Accessibility
Fully Accessible ; Access to the building after 8:30 pm and before 6 am is through the Emergency Department only
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
March 26, 2024
Address
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Cross street: Delhi St and Eramosa Rd
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Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
  • Guelph
  • Wellington County