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North York General Hospital - Seniors' Health CentreAddress: 2 Buchan Court, North York, M2J 5A3Phone: 416-756-6050 Fax: 416-756-3144 Email: Website: www.nygh.on.ca Major Intersection: Leslie St - Sheppard Ave E Map: LHIN: Central LHIN Subregion: Predominant Culture: |
| Day Hospital | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Covered by OHIP. |
| Population Served: | For seniors with medical or mental health problems that threaten their independence or the ability to live at home. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Multidisciplinary outpatient rehab and wellness program. Medical doctor referral required. |
| Last Updated: | February 2006 |
| Footcare Specialists | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Covered by OHIP for assessment and treatment; however there is a charge for orthotics, some biomechanical devices, and foot care products. |
| Population Served: | Seniors with diabetes who are at high risk. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Also offer community education programs about foot care. |
| Last Updated: | February 2006 |
| Geriatric Medical Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Covered by OHIP. |
| Population Served: | For seniors with medical or mental health problems that threaten their independence or the ability to live at home. Outreach team is available to clients unable to attend the outpatient clinic. |
| Area Served: | If coming to the Clinic - open catchment area. Home visits: Highway 7 to Lawrence Ave (east of Yonge), Dufferin St to Victoria Park Ave. |
| Additional Information: | Comprehensive assessment by geriatrician and nurse. Medical doctor referral required. |
| Last Updated: | February 2006 |
| Memory Clinic | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Covered by OHIP. |
| Population Served: | For seniors with memory-related problems affecting day-to-day functioning that threaten their independence or the ability to live at home. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Consult and management by social worker & geriatrician or geriatric psychiatrist. Follow-up as needed. Medical doctor referral required. |
| Last Updated: | February 2006 |
| Psychogeriatric Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Covered by OHIP. |
| Population Served: | For seniors with medical or mental health problems that threaten their independence or the ability to live at home. Outreach team is available to clients unable to attend the outpatient clinic. |
| Area Served: | If coming to the Clinic - open catchment area. Home visits: Highway 7 to Lawrence Ave (east of Yonge), Dufferin St to Victoria Park Ave. |
| Additional Information: | Consult by geriatric psychiatrist. Follow-up as needed. Medical doctor referral required. |
| Last Updated: | February 2006 |
Organizations in Toronto offering dementia related programs and services are invited to send us the details so that they can be posted on our website. Just send the completed survey to mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org OR fax: 416-322-6656 For more information on how to be added to the database, or to update your organization's existing records, please contact Margaret Cameron at: mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org or tel: 416-640-6320. |
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