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Program:
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Geriatric Day Hospital
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Phone Numbers:
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416-756-6871
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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416-756-6438
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Address:
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243 Consumers Rd, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M2J 4W8
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Intersection:
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Consumers Rd and Sheppard Ave E
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Location:
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Toronto (Henry Farm)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9:30am-12noon
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Service Description:
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Hospital-based outpatient medical rehabilitation program for older adults with complex health problems * focus is on reducing the need for emergency admission to hospital as well as decreasing the need for admission to long-term care * aims to increase independence in the community * once referred, clients must be medically cleared by service geriatrician or care of the elderly physician * comprehensive interdisciplinary approach provided by a physician, nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, recreation therapist, social worker and rehabilitation therapy assistants * program length of stay for clients is determined after the initial assessments are completed by the Specialized Geriatric team * team works with community partners to ensure clients linked to appropriate community programs to maintain gains
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Fees:
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Covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 65 years and older who have multiple medical, functional, or psychosocial problems * must be able to participate safely within a group setting * must be able to learn from education sessions * must not be a resident of a long term care facility * family/support person strongly encouraged
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Other languages available through translation services
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Area Served:
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Toronto (North York)
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Last Updated:
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6/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=131277
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