| Program: | Musculoskeletal and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit | ||
| Organizations: |
University Health Network Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre Inpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: | Hospital inpatient rehabilitation program to help older adults with medically complex conditions maintain their strength and movement * rehabilitation services available for patients who require hemodialysis | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Non-dialysis patients: 65 years and older * hemodialysis patients: 60 years and older * must be able to direct activities and actively participate in at least two 30 minute therapy sessions per day * patient's anticipated discharge destination cannot be a long-term care home | ||
| 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 and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-597-3422 (for Geriatric Rehab: ext 4323 * for Geriatric Dialysis: ext 2504) | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-537-3752 | ||
| Website: | www.uhn.ca/TorontoRehab/Inpatient_Units/Geriatric_... | ||
| Address: |
550 University Ave, South Wing, 7th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 |
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| Intersection: | University Ave and Gerrard St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown) | ||
| Hours: | Hours vary | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Bedded Levels: | Rehabilitation - High-Intensity | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are medically complex frail eldery who have experienced a decline in function due to a recent hospitalization or illness | ||
| Therapy Availability PerWeek: | hemodialysis: 6 days a week for 2 hours per day | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older for non-dialysis patients * 60 years and older for hemodialysis patients | ||
| Weight Bearing: | must be weight bearing in their lower extremities | ||
| Behaviour: | have no behavioural issues | ||
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| Exclusion Criteria | |||
| Other: | are not able to follow commands or direct their own care * have a discharge destination of long term care | ||
| Special Needs | |||
| Dialysis: | Hemodialysis | ||
| Weight Bearing Status: | Partial Weight Bearing | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/6/2025 |
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