Lakeridge Health - Oshawa - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)

Program:

Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)

Organization:

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Phone Numbers:

905-576-8711 ext 34832

Crisis:

Call 911 in emergencies

Fax:

905-743-5311

Website:

www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/ourservices/geriatricclinic.asp

Address:

1 Hospital Court
Oshawa, ON
L1G 2B9

Intersection:

Simcoe St N and Hospital Court

Location:

Oshawa

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Service Description:

Hospital-based outpatient program for older adults typically aged 65 and older who live at home or in a retirement residentce who have complex medical, functional, and pychosocial problems conditions, have recently experienced functional or cognitve decline, or have experienced falls or at high risk for falling. Services are provided by an interprofessioanl team that includes nurse practitioners, behavioural support nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, Home, Community Care Support Services Central East Care Coordinators, and geriatrician or physician who specializes in geriatrics available for consultation when requrired..

Older adults receive an assessment and are treated, as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans are created and shared with the older adult and primary care provider.

Eleven GAIN clinical sites located at:

Hospital-based:

Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Scarborough Health Network (Centenary Site)
Scarborough Health Network (General Site)

Community-based:

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Scarborough)
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
Carea Community Health Centre (Whitby)
Haliburton Highlands Health Services
Port Hope Community Health Centre
Senior Persons Living Connected (Scarborough)
Trent Hills Community Team (Campbellford)

Fees:

None

Application:

Physician, nurse practitioner and self-referrals accepted

Eligibility / Target Population:

Frail seniors living at home, 65 years or older, who are at risk due to multiple complex medical and psycho-social problems, unexplained decline in health or loss of capacity for living independently.

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Durham Region