| Program: | Geriatric Day Hospital | ||
| Organizations: |
North York General Hospital Minor Surgical Procedures and Elder Care Centre Specialized Geriatric Outpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: | Hospital-based outpatient medical rehabilitation program for older adults with complex health problems * focus is on reducing the need for emergency admission to hospital as well as decreasing the need for admission to long-term care * aims to increase independence in the community * once referred, clients must be medically cleared by service geriatrician or care of the elderly physician * comprehensive interdisciplinary approach provided by a physician, nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, recreation therapist, social worker and rehabilitation therapy assistants * program length of stay for clients is determined after the initial assessments are completed by the Specialized Geriatric team * team works with community partners to ensure clients linked to appropriate community programs to maintain gains | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 65 years and older who have multiple medical, functional, or psychosocial problems * must be able to participate safely within a group setting * must be able to learn from education sessions * must not be a resident of a long term care facility * family/support person strongly encouraged | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto (North York) | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-756-6871 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-756-6438 | ||
| Website: | www.nygh.on.ca/care-service/medicine-program/speci... | ||
| Address: |
243 Consumers Rd, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M2J 4W8 |
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| Intersection: | Consumers Rd and Sheppard Ave E | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Henry Farm) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Thu 9:30am-12noon | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Maintenance: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | have multiple medical, functional, or psychosocial problems | ||
| Consultation Services Available: | other professional services used on a consultation basis, as required | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Rehabilitation Potential: | must show potential to benefit from a team approach | ||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | multiple medical, functional, or psychosocial problems | ||
| Participation: | must be willing and able to participate safely within the group | ||
| Other: | must not be a resident of a long-term care home, unless considering a return to community living | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/3/2025 |
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