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JAMES YOTT GERONTOLOGIST
Gerontology is a study of aging and the later years of life. This site provides some basic understanding of Seniors and their families about Homes, Community, and Residential Care Options in Ontario, and a broad. As a Gerontologist I provide support and care to assist seniors and families with the difficulties of "what's right for them"
Considering Quality Care
As you research whether a provider delivers the care and support you need, a key source can be the opinion of people who have already recieved services from the provider. It can also be helpful to know whether the service is regulated by the provincial government or guided by standards of a provincial association. For more information please go to the Ontario Gerontology Association website.
It is important to you to find a provider that is right for you. This means the provider's scope of services and supports matches your personal situation, including your needs, preferences, financial resources, and other sources of support.
As you explore your options, some people choose a combination of home and community support services to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Others choose to move to a place with on-site care and the opportunity for social interaction. The fact is finding what is right for you will depend on your personal situation.
Here are some factors to consider.
Case Assessment Of senior's ability to carry out activities of Daily Living (ADL'S)
Co-ordination of services
Counseling Seniors Dealing with personal issues affecting quality of life of seniors and their families
Family Counseling
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Addictions Counseling
Ethics in Long Term Care Awareness of ethical codes, seniors' rights
Public Ploicy Awareness all public policy affecting seniors
Palliative Care Able to coordinate end of life care for seniors
Managing Continuity of Care Awareness of the diversity of services for seniors from public and private services
Advance Directives - Wills, Power of Attorney ect...
Mediation and Monitoring of senior in Care
Program Evaluation An ability to critique or explain programmes affecting seniors
Selecting the right Long Term Care facility (LTC)
Elder Abuse A knowlegde of all aspects of elder abuse and agencies that protect seniors from elder abuse.
Doing the right thing for your loved ones can be a challenge in this fast pace world, I am here to help you. You may be eligible for services that are regulated and unregulated by Health insurance, private insurance, and\or subsidies through your local Community Care Access Center. (CCAC'S)
Every body has a unique culture and surroundings. It is important to determine whether the environment is right for you or your family memeber.
Ontario Gerontology Association
Shaman Publications
Dream Analysis
Clinical Gerontology
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