Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic

Application

Anyone may refer, but referrals are screened and triaged for appropriateness.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older frail seniors, 65 years and olver, with related complex health issues

Fees

No fees for clinical services

Executives

Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer
416-847-6008 * helen.leung@carefirstontario.ca
Alice Mui - Chief Operating Officer
416-847-6011 * alice.mui@carefirstontario.ca

Contacts

Janet Chong-Lee - Program Director of Collaborative Chronic Disease Management Program

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)

Area(s) Served

Scarborough

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Community based GAIN clinic provides comprehensive geriatric assessments to address the complex needs of many older adults. Assessments are done in-clinic or in-home, pending eligibility. The inter-professional teams work with older people and their families to develop care plans that support frail seniors with complex health issues so they can remain living at home. Staff include:

Nurse Practitioner(s)
Care Coordinators
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Pharmacist
Behavioural Support (BSO) Nurse
geriatrician support
administrative team members