Psychogeriatric Resource Program

About the Program The Psychogeriatric Resource Program (PRP) was developed through the Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia Initiative. Who is Eligible Long Term Care Homes and Community Support Agencies who serve people with dementia, mental illness or other complex needs. The Program Provides Consultation Services Education and Training to Staff Provides Assistance and will Advise in Care Plan Development Provides Assistance in Developing Interventions for Persons with Responsive Behaviours Behavioural Outreach Supports The Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC) provides consultative support to local Long Term Care Homes and Community Support Agencies. The PRC develops and delivers ongoing education and training in the management of behavioural expressions of individuals with complex, cognitive and mental health needs. The PRC helps to identify gaps and integrate services to meet client/staff needs in crisis situations. Certified Training Offered P.I.E.C.E.S. Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care: Responding to Persons with Responsive Behaviours (GPA) Living The Dementia Journey Presentations Offered Overview of Dementia Communication Strategies Caring for Individuals with Dementia Activation and Dementia The Importance of Activity Intimacy and Sexuality Responsive Behaviours Stages of Behaviour Escalation in Responsive Behaviours Design and Dementia Depression and the Older Adult Taking the Stress out of Caregiving Delirium Presentations can be designed to meet the needs of staff. Interactive Workshops Virtual Dementia Tour Mealtimes Matter Unfair Hearing Test The Program is Offered Throughout the Kenora and Rainy River Districts For More Information please Contact Us
Psychogeriatric Resource Program (Rainy River District) Box 446 – 612 Portage Avenue Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8 Phone: 807-274-2347 Fax: 807-274-3515
Alyson Martin	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Lead	amartin@cmhaff.ca	807-737-4996 ext. 1
Karleigh Wright	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant	kwright@cmhaff.ca	807-274-2347 ext. 204
Alastair Greig	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant	agreig@cmhaff.ca	807-274-2347 ext. 206
Psychogeriatric Resource Program (Kenora District) Box 525-52 Van Horne Avenue Dryden, Ontario P8N 2Z2 Phone: 807-223-8841 Fax: 807-223-8816
Alyson Martin	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Lead	amartin@cmhaff.ca	807-737-4996 ext. 1
Jodie Dale	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant	jdale@cmhaff.ca	807-223-8841 ext. 228
Lori Russell	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant	lrussell@cmhaff.ca	807-223-8841 ext. 223
Psychogeriatric Resource Program (Kenora District) St. Joseph Health Centre Box 492-21 Wolsley Street Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X5 Phone: 807-468-4699 Fax: 807-468-7628
Alyson Martin	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Lead	amartin@cmhaff.ca	807-737-4996 ext. 1
Lianne Byram	Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant	lbyram@cmhaff.ca	807-468-4699 ext. 201