| Program: | Geriatric Day Hospital Service (Progression) | ||
| Organizations: |
University Health Network Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre |
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| Description of Services: |
Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation day program for older adults with multiple health problems
Program runs seven to 10 weeks with visits twice a week, three hours per visit |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 65 years and older requiring two or more of the following services: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech language pathology, and therapeutic recreation | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * tone elevator, lowered buttons * designated and street parking close to entrance | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto (south of St Clair Ave, east of Hwy 427, and west of Brimley Rd) | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-597-3422 ext 3065 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-597-7066 | ||
| Website: | www.uhn.ca/TorontoRehab/Clinics/Geriatric_Day_Hosp... | ||
| Address: |
South Wing, 2nd Floor 550 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 |
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| Intersection: | University Ave and Gerrard St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Progression: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | require two or more of the following services: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech language pathology, and therapeutic recreation | ||
| Consultation Services Available: | geriatrician | ||
| Therapy Availability PerWeek: | twice a week, with three hours per session | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | balance issues, dialysis, difficulty walking, falls, mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease, stroke, diabetes, aphasia, swallowing difficulties, frailty, deconditioning, failure to thrive | ||
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| Exclusion Criteria | |||
| Medical: | patients requiring more than minimal assistance for transfers/ambulance * cognitive difficulties preventing patient participation | ||
| Other: | patients able to receive services in a long-term care home or retirement residents * patients requiring only one service * previous admission to Geriatric Day Hospital in last 2 years with no significant change in status | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/22/2024 |
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