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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON4642 | Last Modified: 07 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 06 Jan 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
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| Office Phone | 519-646-6100 ext 44028 |
| Fax | 519-685-4020 |
| sgs@sjhc.london.on.ca | |
| Website | www.sjhc.london.on.ca/specializedgeriatrics |
| Primary Contact | Mary Rooke, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 519-685-4292 ext 44028 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 DriveABLE Driving Assessment Program - Comprehensive evaluation of driving competence for all ages 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 - 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:
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| Hours | Intake: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
| Areas Served | London |
| Boundaries | London and area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up 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 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | some transportation costs |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1894 |
| Primary Executive | Erin Watson, Director; Phone: 519-685-4292 ext 42412; Email: erin.watson@sjhc.london.on.ca |
| Funding | Provincial - OHIP ; Provincial - SWLHIN |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | London (South) |
| Located In Community | London |
| Address & Map | 550 Wellington Rd London, ON N6C 0A7 |
| Intersection | Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |