BSTUs are specialized, transitional care units for individuals with dementia or age-related cognitive impairments whose responsive behaviours can’t be managed in their current setting. These units provide time-limited, intensive, person-centred care to stabilize behaviours and support safe transitions back to the community or to their Long-Term Care Home [LTC].

Eligibility criteria includes a primary diagnosis of dementia, unmanageable behaviours, medical stability and unsuccessful prior use of community, LTC or hospital-based services.

The anticipated length of stay is six to twelve months. This decision is based on each Resident’s progress and their ability to thrive in their regular Resident Home area.

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