Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Orangeville - Dufferin County

Application

Referrals from
Primary care physicians
Community partners like Ontario Health atHome, Community Paramedicine
Headwaters Hospital Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) nurse

Eligibility / Target Population

seniors who are experiencing age related cognitive decline

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Translation and interpretation is available for most languages. When you call please let us know if interpretation services are needed

Area Served

Dufferin County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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