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Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)
1 Hospital Dr, 4th floor
Peterborough, ON
K9J 7C6
Peterborough, ON
K9J 7C6
705-876-5021
Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 705-876-5058
Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Feb 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Physician, nurse practitioner and self-referrals accepted
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Frail seniors living at home, 75 years or older, who are at risk due to multiple complex medical and psycho-social problems, unexplained decline in health or loss of capacity for living independently.
Fees
None
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland County, and Peterborough County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides an inter-professional approach to assessment and care for high-risk seniors, generally aged 75 and older who live at home or in a retirement residence; have multiple complex medical, functional and psychosocial problems; have recently experienced a functional or cognitive decline; or are at risk for falling, or have experienced falls.
Seniors will be assessed and treated as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans will be created and shared with the senior and primary care provider. The inter-professional team at the GAIN clinic includes:
Seniors will be assessed and treated as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans will be created and shared with the senior and primary care provider. The inter-professional team at the GAIN clinic includes:
- Behavioural Support Nurse
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Social Worker
- Personal Support workers
- Pharmacist
- Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators
- Geriatrician or physician who specializes in geriatrics available for consultation when required
Last updated: Feb 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
