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Program: Specialized Geriatric Services
Organizations: St Joseph's Health Care London
Parkwood Institute
Description of Services: Specialized care of older persons * evaluation and treating of functional, medical, and psycho-social aspects of illness and disability

Consultation, education, community development and evaluation of services * linked to older adults evaluation teams in ten counties by the Southwestern Ontario Geriatric Assessment Network
 
Geriatric Ambulatory Clinics Consultative outpatient services and specialty clinics
 
Geriatric Rehabilitation Day Hospital Hospital-based outpatient day program for frail older adults * offers nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work services to help patients be healthy, independent, and maintain their quality of life * program collaborates with community services to ensure the right supports are in place for frail seniors at home
 
Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit 30-bed hospital inpatient rehabilitation program for older adults with multiple, complex health problems * goal is to promote patient's health, functional independence, and quality of life * services provided by doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistants, therapeutic recreation specialists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, dietitians, and social workers
 
Inpatient Unit Inpatient clinical consultation, assessment, treatment, education, research and evaluation
 
Outreach Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues
 
Physical Maintenance Program Half-day program aimed at maintaining the client's physical function and mobility conducted by a rehabilitation trainer and a therapeutic recreation specialist with the assistance of volunteers
 
Regional Geriatric Program Assessment of frail older adults in homes, hospitals, and long-term care homes * outreach team provides recommendations to care providers, families, and patients


Services and Programs:
Requirements
Fees: Covered by OHIP * some transportation costs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 65 and older, and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application: Referrals may be initiated by health care providers, older adults, or family members/informal caregivers * referrals by a doctor must be made through the centralized intake and triage
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: London and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519 685-4000 ext 42982
Fax: 519-685-4020
Website: www.sjhc.london.on.ca/specializedgeriatrics
Address: Main Bldg
550 Wellington Rd
London, ON
N6C 0A7
Map
Intersection: Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
Location: London (South)
Hours: Intake: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Executives: Erin Watson - Director
519-685-4292 ext 42412 * erin.watson@sjhc.london.on.ca
Contacts: Kimberly Navarro - Administrative Assistant
519-685-4292 ext 42982

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