West Park Healthcare Centre - Wellness & Therapy - Geriatric Interprofessional Assessment Clinic

Procédé et formulaires

Medical referral required

Admissibilité / population desservie

Adults 65 years and older, who have multiple chronic health conditions

Frais

Covered by OHIP

Langues

English ; French

Notes sur la langue

Interpretation available upon request

Zone(s) desservie(s)

Toronto

Accessibilité

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Note sur l'accessibilité

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking

Description des services:

Out-patient clinic providing assessment for seniors who have changes in memory, multiple chronic health conditions, poor balance, falls, repeated emergency department visits, unexplained weight loss or new incontinence

Services include:

comprehensive geriatric assessment of cognition, function, mobility, mood, complex medical and psychosocial factors
assessment of restorative potential including referral to programs and development of home exercise programs
diagnosis, health teaching and supportive counseling regarding current and future needs
review of medications
recommendations regarding mobility, home safety, exercise, bone health, diet, continence and caregiver stress
education, referral and linkage with community partners and agencies