To deliver the best possible care for older Ontarians living with dementia, complex mental health, substance use, and other neurological conditions, healthcare providers must adopt a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. This approach must integrate social, relational, and medical components into a person-centred model of care. BSO recommends that healthcare providers supporting the BSO population complete the following Specialized Training and Resources (STaR) programs: BSO Foundations, PIECES™ and/or U-First!®, Gentle Persuasive Approaches™, and DementiAbility™. Each of these programs are operated separately by BSO partner organizations. Together, they promote team-based, collaborative, evidence-informed approaches to holistic care, fostering positive culture change and improving health outcomes for individuals across care settings. 


Learn more: Behavioural Supports 5 STaR Programs: Specialized Training and Resources
 

 

Link to Behavioural Supports 5 STaR Programs:

  1. BSO Foundations 
  2. PIECES™ Learning and Learning and Development Program 
  3. U-First!®
  4. Gentle Persuasive Approaches
  5. DementiAbility