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WEBThe brainXchange™ is a network of people dedicated to improving quality of life and supports for persons with or at risk of having brain-health needs related to dementia, …

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Approaches and Programs for People with Early Stage …

WEB4. Heads Up: An introduction to brain health. •Dementia is NOTa normal part of aging • Can’t prevent Alzheimer’s, but maybe able ---to reduce the risks • Keep your mind, body …

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Sexual Expression and Dementia brainXchange

WEBThe following resources were created by the BSO Sexual Expression and Dementia Working Group. The purpose of this working group is to oversee the planning, …

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Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessing and Managing …

WEBGeneral Principles for BPSD. Conduct a thorough evaluation of potential biological contributors to BPSD including a general medical and mental health history, …

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My Personhood Summary© brainXchange

WEBMy Personhood Summary©: Tool Download and Permissions. My Personhood Summary© is available for download following a review of permissions to preserve its integrity.

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Antipsychotic Use in the Elderly

WEB1;2 Safety concerns regarding the use of these medications in elderly patients with dementia, such as increased mortality, have been identified.3 As part of the formulary …

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Behavioural Supports in Acute Care: Current Practices

WEBSurvey Purpose In February 2020, the BSO Acute Care Collaborative released ‘Behavioural Supports in Acute Care – Current Practices and Opportunities for Growth’; a survey …

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Assessment Tools: Supporting Comprehensive Behavioural …

WEBThis resource provides a list of various assessment tools to support clinicians in conducting a behavioural assessment, as well as in evaluating the implementation of tailored …

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Behavioural Support Transition Units (BSTU) brainXchange

WEBIn response to the growing presence of the BSO population in Ontario’s BSTUs, the BSTU Collaborative launched in 2015, supported by the BSO Provincial Coordinating Office …

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Behavioural Supports Ontario – Dementia Observation System …

WEBThe BSO-DOS© and Permissions. The BSO-DOS© is meant to be accessible and utilized broadly while preserving the integrity of this standardized tool.

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Update onCanadian Guidelines on the Prevention, Assessment …

WEBPrevention of Relapse Studies. Escitalopram 10-20 (24 weeks) risk of relapse was 4.4 times higher for the placebo group. Citalopram X 48 weeks -positive. A systematic …

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About Us brainXchange

WEBAbout Behavioural Supports Ontario. Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) provides behavioural health care services for older adults in Ontario with, or at risk of , …

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Personality Disorder & Care Planning in Long-Term Care

WEBThe Care Plan. Focus- Mental Health needs related to Personality Disorder Maladaptive behaviour- Excessive use of call bell Structure- Client is both competent and responsible …

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Coordinated care: What does that really mean

WEBAbstract: Coordinated care is a term frequently used to describe an approach to health. care delivery in a complex primary health care system. However, the. elements that …

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A Three-Country Randomized Controlled Trial of a …

WEBAs caring for a relative with dementia can have a serious negative impact on a caregiver’s mental health1 creating significantly increased risk for de- pression,2–4 interventions …

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Person-Centred Language Initiative brainXchange

WEBPerson-Centred Language Initiative. Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) is rooted in person- and family-centred care. One such way to demonstrate this fundamental value …

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ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH IN LONG-TERM CARE

WEBLong-Term Care Homes Act, 2007. Includes more specified Resident’s Rights (expanded from 19 to 27) Defines and regulates the use of: Physical Restraints. “Personal …

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Sample Mental Health Care Plan

WEBSample Mental Health Care Plan GP MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN (MBS ITEM NUMBER 2700,2701, 2715, 2717) PATIENT ASSESSMENT Patient’s Name Eg. Tom …

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Why is Lighting Important to Older Adults

WEBIndividuals with dementia also need to have enough to see their surroundings and pathways, proper signage, views to the outdoors, uncluttered spaces and enough light to …

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Ambiguous Loss and Grief brainXchange

WEBdiscusses Ambiguous Loss and Grief. underlines the importance to family carers of having supportive opportunities to name, explore, understand and express …

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