Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Service: Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network, Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Record #: PET1053
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Urgent/emergent clinic provides comprehensive assessments, recommendations, treatment plans, education, support and care.

  • For older adults with complex heath concerns about memory loss or confused thinking, walking and mobility, falls or risk of falls, bladder and bowel control, multiple medications, difficulty coping, safety issues, frequent hospital visits
  • Interprofessional team includes nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists, Ontario Health atHome (formally Home and Community Care) case managers and specialized physicians when required.
  • To come prepared to their appointment seniors should bring: walking aids, eye glasses, hearing aids and all medications including over-the-counter products. Appointment may take two to three hours.
  • Also offers appointments at home for clients who have difficulty attending the clinic.

This is an In and Out of Home Service

Service Details

Hours By appointment only, Mon-Fri
Areas Served Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility High-risk seniors generally 65 years and older
Does not treat seniors who live in long-term care facilities
Application Self referrals welcome and a referral signed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Referral form available on hospital website
Languages Interpretation services when required
Fees Fees do not apply - Covered by OHIP

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 7C6
Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-876-5021
Fax 705-876-5058
Website https://www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/seniors-care/geriatric-assessment-intervention-network/
Mailing Address 1 Hospital Dr 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 7C6

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