Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Specialized Geriatric Services

Program:

Specialized Geriatric Services

Organizations:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Phone Numbers:

416-480-6888

Crisis:

Call 911 in emergencies

Fax:

416-480-4778

Website:

sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-sgs

Address:

2075 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON
M4N 3M5

Intersection:

Bayview Ave, North of Eglinton Ave E

Location:

Toronto (Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Service Description:

Specialized services offered through the emergency department, in-patient units, outpatient clinics and in the community for the elderly * provided by a multidisciplinary team * member of the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto

Falls Prevention Clinic Provide consultation with a geriatrician and physiotherapist to assess adults over the age of 65 who experience falls or at risk for falls * six-week group exercise program * education sessions about home safety, home exercises and safe medication practices

Geriatric Day Hospital (Maintenance) Hospital-based outpatient day program with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation * services provided by a geriatrician, nurse clinician, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist, social worker, and speech language pathologist

Geriatric Emergency Management Consultation by a nurse specialized in older adults within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of frail and at risk elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community

Geriatric Outpatient Clinic (Maintenance) Consultative assessment provided by a geriatrician * works in collaboration with patients' primary care physician and/or primary care providers

Geriatric Outreach Team (Progression) Assessment of homebound older adults who have complex issues related to health, daily functioning, and social concerns * provides recommendations to improve patient's level of health, functionality, and independence * team includes a nurse clinician, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist

Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program Provide hospitalization for a short-term to assess and treat older adults with acute severe mental health disorders

Internal Inpatient Geriatric Consultation Teams Comprehensive assessment by internal consult team * provide recommendations on older patients at Sunnybrook who have complex medical and functional issues * team composed of a geriatrician and two registered nurses

Services and Programs:

Community Psychiatric Services For The Elderly (CPSE)

Fees:

Most services covered by OHIP

Application:

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Seniors with complex health problems

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Toronto and area

This information was last completely updated on: 1-4-2024

Update Service Profile