| South East Ontario Regional Dementia Network
Dementia Networks are designed to improve the system of care for individuals with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), their families and caregivers by creating networks of service providers, clinicians, caregivers, agencies, and health related organizations.
The mandate of the South East Ontario Regional Dementia Network is to act as an agent to support the development and evolution of the local Dementia Networks of Hastings and Prince Edward, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties.
SEORDN Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the South East Ontario Regional Dementia Network (SEORDN) describes its mandate, goals, objectives, membership and other information.
To access the Terms of Reference, please click on the following link.
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Dementia Care Project
The Dementia Care Project was commissioned by the South East Ontario Regional Dementia Network to gather current data on services and needs of persons with Alzheimer Dementia & Related Dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers, to identify challenges and priorities, and outline key recommendations to guide the future direction of the network in meeting the identified needs of ADRD clients.
To access the Executive Summary for the Dementia Care Project, please click on the following link.
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Contact Info for Dementia Networks in South East Ontario
| South East Ontario Regional Dementia Network | Dr. Ken LeClair
Clinical Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Program
Providence Care, Mental Health Services
752 King Street West, Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4X3
Phone: (613) 548-5567 ext. 5928
| | Hastings & Prince Edward Dementia Network | Ms. Kathy Baker (Co-Chair)
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Hastings & Prince Edward
Providence Care, Mental Health Services
600 Dundas Street East, Unit 4, Belleville, Ontario
K8N 5P9
Phone: (613) 771-0133 | Ms. Joanne Fitzgibbon (Co-Chair)
Geriatric Psychiatry Specialty Outreach Team
Providence Care, Mental Health Services
600 Dundas Street East, Unit 4, Belleville, Ontario
K8N 5P9
Phone: (613) 771-0133
| | Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Dementia Network | Mr. David Townsend (Co-Chair)
Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Kingston
Rideaucrest Home, Lower Level
175 Rideau St., Ste. 201, Kingston, ON
K7K 3H6
Phone: (613) 548-5567 ext. 5928 | Ms. Patti Dixon-Medora (Co-Chair)
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington
Psychogeriatric Resource Outreach Team, Providence Care
640 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Unit 2, Kingston, Ontario
K7P 2Y5
Phone: (613) 384-9088
| | Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Dementia Network | Ms. Kim Schryburt-Brown
Case Manager
Geriatric Psychiatry Community Outreach
88 Cornelia Street, Unit A2, Smiths Falls, Ontario
K7A 5K9
Phone: (613) 283-2170 |
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Recommended Resources & Links
Here are links to organizations involved directly or indirectly in the care of persons with Alzheimer Dementia & Related Dementias (ADRD) in South East Ontario, listed in alphabetical order. Click on the name of the organization for more detailed information. [Back to Top]
Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange (AKE) Resource Centre
The Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange (AKE) is a Community of Practice of people dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD). The purpose of the AKE is to promote and support a knowledge exchange interface amongst researchers, educators, care providers (paid and non-paid), policy makers and stakeholder organizations working in the field of ADRD.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
Alzheimer Societies in South East Ontario
The Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organization and registered charity that offers support, education, and advocacy for families of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Society also focuses on raising money to help find a cure and cause for the disease. Offices are currently staffed in Bancroft, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Perth, and Picton.
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Champlain Dementia Network
The regional Dementia Network serving the Eastern Counties, Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
Community Support Services in Southeastern Ontario
Community Support Services are provided by local, not-for-profit agencies. Such agencies co-ordinate the effort of many caring and committed volunteers. These support services are flexible, personalized, responsive and least intrusive. The services provided include a broad range of practical support services designed to help the elderly and adults with physical disabilities accomplish the tasks of everyday living.
Web site: www.4css.org
Some Community Support Service providers in South East Ontario:
Central Frontenac Community Services Corporation
Serving rural Kingston and South Frontenac Township.
Community Care for South Hastings
Serving Belleville (including Thurlow Township), Tyendinaga Township and Deseronto and surrounding areas.
Gananoque and Area Services to Assist Independent Living
Serving Gananoque, the Front of Yonge and Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
Land O’ Lakes Community Services
Serving Addington Highlands, including Kaladar, Flinton, Northbrook, Cloyne, Denbigh and surrounding areas.
Lennox and Addington Seniors Outreach Services
Serving Napanee and south central Lennox and Addington county.
Mills Community Support Corporation
Serving Lanark county.
Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association
Serving Prince Edward County.
Seniors Association Kingston Region
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Local Dementia Network Contacts in Ontario
Please follow the link for a listing of Local Dementia Network Contacts across Ontario.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. Their mission is to create an Ontario that is free from abuse for all seniors, through education, training, collaboration, service coordination and advocacy.
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Physician Education Website for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias
This site has been developed as part of a multi-faceted education program to inform and promote practice change on Alzheimer Disease and related dementias.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
P.I.E.C.E.S.
P.I.E.C.E.S. is a best practice learning and development initiative that provides an approach to understanding and enhancing care for individuals with complex cognitive and mental health needs. P.I.E.C.E.S. provides a systematic approach to the common issues, diagnosis and challenges of older persons at risk including those with aggressive behaviour.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
Providence Care - Geriatric Psychiatry Services
Providence Care’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program provides district-wide inpatient, outpatient, and community outreach services for older persons with severe mental illness, cognitive impairment and behavioural disturbance.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
Providence Care - Specialized Geriatrics
The Specialized Geriatrics Program, St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital, and the Division of Geriatric Medicine are a regional resource in four areas: specialized clinical services, community development, education, research and evaluation. Clinical services include a 16-bed inpatient unit, day hospital, and outpatient clinics at St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital. Acute care consultation and outreach assessments are provided in people’s homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals throughout Southeastern Ontario.
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South East Community Care Access Centre
Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are at the heart of an integrated, high quality, accountable and sustainable health care system. CCACs work with individuals and their families to develop a care plan tailored to their needs and then arrange these services directly.
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Southeastern Ontario Palliative & End-of-Life Network
Inclusive of and building on the strengths of current networks and organizations that coordinate and deliver care, the Southeastern Ontario Palliative & End-of-Life Care Network provides leadership and structure to facilitate the development of plans and processes to optimize regional palliative / end-of-life care and outcomes in Southeastern Ontario.
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Stroke Strategy of Southeastern Ontario
Our vision is: Fewer strokes. Better Outcomes. The mission of the program is to continuously improve stroke prevention, care, recovery and re-integration through dynamic partnerships with providers and organisations. Public awareness, health system change and knowledge translation are central to our program’s mandate to enabling best practices across Southeastern Ontario.
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U-First!
U-First! is an education program which includes a job aid tool (the U-First! Wheel) providing a common knowledge base, common language, common values and a common approach to providing care for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
Web site: click here [Back to Top]
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