Geriatric Emergency Management

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Emergency Department
1235 Wilson Ave
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B2
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416-242-1000 ext 42000
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 416-243-4592
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Daily 24 hours

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Seniors who have one or more of the following: live alone, difficulty walking, functional decline, frequent falls, 5 or more medications, history of cognitive impairment, suspected elder abuse or neglect, ED use in previous 30 days, as well as an RN or any other emergency's team member professional recommendation

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French ; Spanish

Language Note

Interpretation services available including American Sign Language (ASL)

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community
Last updated: May 21, 2025: Suggest an edit