Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic

Application

Anyone may refer, but referrals are screened and triaged for appropriateness.

Eligibility / Target Population

Older frail seniors, 65 years and olver, with related complex health issues

Fees

No fees for clinical services

Executives

Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer
Alice Mui - Chief Operating Officer

Contacts

Janet Chong-Lee - Director of Client/Clinical Care & Development
416-502-2323

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)

Area Served

Scarborough

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Community based GAIN clinic provides comprehensive geriatric assessments to address the complex needs of many older adults. Assessments are done in-clinic or in-home, pending eligibility. The inter-professional teams work with older people and their families to develop care plans that support frail seniors with complex health issues so they can remain living at home. Staff include:

Nurse Practitioner(s)
Care Coordinators
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Pharmacist
Behavioural Support (BSO) Nurse
geriatrician support
administrative team members