Older adults who are admitted into hospital inpatient units
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Contacts
Elder Life Assistant 905-848-7580 ext 2499
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
Interpretive services available
Area(s) Served
Mississauga and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Program aims to keep hospitalized older adults mentally and physically active which helps to prevent delirium and functional decline * team includes an Elder Life Specialist (ELS), Elder Life Assistant (ELA), and specially trained HELP Volunteers, who works closely with the Seniors Health Team, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, registered dietitians, social workers, and physicians * participation in HELP is voluntary and a patient may stop participating at any time
Older adult patients at risk may have problems in at least one of the following areas:
cognition
mobility
activities of daily living (ADLs)
vision
hearing
sleep
communication
About Us
HELP is for older adult patients who are at risk for delirium and functional decline during their hospital stay
Wheelchair Accessible