Senior Persons Living Connected - Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic

Application

Physician referrals and Self -Referrals - https://www.splc.ca/gain-community-team/ or Physician’s referrals via https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/ReferralPortal.html?eReqRef=cb171bc5-bd06-4be3-a12b-7f64269d7ef5

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older adults living at home/in the community/retirement residence with multiple medical problems such as cognitive impairment, decreased function, falls/risk of falls, impaired mobility, incontinence, multiple medications

Fees

No Fees

Executives

Diane Duncan - Executive Director

Languages

English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Cebuano ; Tagalog

Language Note

French and other language interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Scarborough

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

A network of coordinated health care services that provide clinical care and education * a team of health care professionals work collaboratively with patients and families where health concerns may threaten a person’s ability to live independently * GAIN team consists of:

clinical administrative assistants
nurse practitioners
registered nurse
occupational therapist
pharmacist
social worker
Behavioural Support Ontario nurse
Ontario Health atHome care coordinators

Services include:

comprehensive geriatric assessment
assessment of memory and thinking
balance, mobility and falls risk
medication (and supplement) assessment
general health as well as chronic disease assessment
mood and mental health