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Program:
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Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic
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Address:
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3333 Finch Ave E
Toronto, ON
M1W 2R9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Warden Ave and Finch Ave E
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Hours:
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Admin hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Diane Duncan - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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A network of coordinated health care services that provide clinical care and education * a team of health care professionals work collaboratively with patients and families where health concerns may threaten a person’s ability to live independently * GAIN team consists of:
- clinical administrative assistants
- nurse practitioners
- registered nurse
- occupational therapist
- pharmacist
- social worker
- Behavioural Support Ontario nurse
- Ontario Health atHome care coordinators
Services include:- comprehensive geriatric assessment
- assessment of memory and thinking
- balance, mobility and falls risk
- medication (and supplement) assessment
- general health as well as chronic disease assessment
- mood and mental health
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Application:
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Physician referrals and Self -Referrals - https://www.splc.ca/gain-community-team/ or Physician’s referrals via https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/ReferralPortal.html?eReqRef=cb171bc5-bd06-4be3-a12b-7f64269d7ef5
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults, 65 years and older, living at home/in the community/retirement residence with multiple medical problems such as cognitive impairment, decreased function, falls/risk of falls, impaired mobility, incontinence, multiple medications
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Languages:
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English * French * Chinese (Cantonese) * Chinese (Mandarin) * Tamil * Urdu * Cebuano * Tagalog
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Language Notes:
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French and other language interpretation available upon request
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