| Program: | Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) | ||
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Lakeridge Health - Oshawa |
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| Description of Services: |
Hospital-based outpatient program for older adults typically aged 65 and older who live at home or in a retirement residentce who have complex medical, functional, and pychosocial problems conditions, have recently experienced functional or cognitve decline, or have experienced falls or at high risk for falling. Services are provided by an interprofessioanl team that includes nurse practitioners, behavioural support nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, Home, Community Care Support Services Central East Care Coordinators, and geriatrician or physician who specializes in geriatrics available for consultation when requrired.. Older adults receive an assessment and are treated, as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans are created and shared with the older adult and primary care provider. |
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| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Frail seniors living at home, 65 years or older, who are at risk due to multiple complex medical and psycho-social problems, unexplained decline in health or loss of capacity for living independently. | ||
| Application: | Physician, nurse practitioner and self-referrals accepted | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Durham Region | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-576-8711 ext 34832 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 905-743-5311 | ||
| Website: | www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/ourservices/geriatric... | ||
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1 Hospital Court Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 |
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| Intersection: | Simcoe St N and Hospital Court | ||
| Location: | Oshawa | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/13/2024 | |||
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