| Program: | Specialized Dementia Unit | ||
| Organizations: |
University Health Network Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre Inpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: | Assessment and treatment of older adults who have behavioural challenges associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 65 years and older who are diagnosed with dementia and have accompanying behavioural challenges, and have psychiatric complications of dementia | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * tone elevator, lowered buttons * designated and street parking close to entrance | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-597-3422 ext 3041 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Website: | www.uhn.ca/TorontoRehab/Inpatient_Units/Specialize... | ||
| Address: |
550 University Ave, South Wing - 5th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 |
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| Intersection: | University Ave and Gerrard St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Kensington—Chinatown) | ||
| Hours: | Unit Coordinator: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Bedded Levels: | Rehabilitation - High-Intensity | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are diagnosed with dementia and have accompanying behavioural challenges, and have psychiatric complications of dementia | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | diagnosed with dementia and have accompanying behavioural challenges | ||
| Behaviour: | have psychiatric complications of dementia, including behavioural disturbances such as agitation, aggression, resistance to care, depression and/or delusions | ||
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| Exclusion Criteria | |||
| Medical: | require intravenous therapy, oxygen, tube feeding, or central venous lines * have a major psychiatric disorder or a traumatic brain injury as the primary cause of the behavioural disturbance | ||
| Other: | are a threat to themselves or others | ||
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