Lakeridge Gardens Unveils Specialized Unit for Dementia and Mental Health Support

Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care Home

September 27, 2023

Ajax — Lakeridge Gardens, a pivotal long-term care home within Lakeridge Health's network, has proudly inaugurated its latest milestone: the introduction of a dedicated Behavioural Support Transition Unit (BSTU). Specifically designed to cater to patients grappling with dementia and mental health concerns, this unit represents a leap forward in specialized care provision.

The BSTU stands as a beacon of tailored support, offering an elevated level of staffing expertise and an environment meticulously crafted to address the unique needs of individuals facing these challenges. Emphasizing focused behavioural assessments and enhanced care planning, the unit aims to equip both patients and their families with essential tools, therapeutic approaches, and effective de-escalation strategies.

Responsive and reactive behaviors, often stemming from negative, frustrating, or confusing environmental stimuli, are addressed with precision through the BSTU's comprehensive interventions. It's a proactive approach to managing actions, words, or gestures exhibited by individuals grappling with dementia, mental health issues, or other neurological illnesses.

Notably, Lakeridge Gardens, boasting a 320-bed facility, emerged as a groundbreaking addition to Ontario's healthcare landscape. Having debuted in March 2022 as a flagship initiative under Ontario's Accelerated Build pilot program, this long-term care home has garnered significant attention and accolades for its commitment to innovation. Within its first year, the facility was honored twice for its pioneering approaches to care provision.

The introduction of the BSTU underscores Ajax Lakeridge Gardens' unwavering dedication to evolving healthcare paradigms and providing exemplary care solutions. As it continues to set benchmarks in patient-centered care, the facility reaffirms its position as a leader in supporting individuals grappling with complex healthcare needs.

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