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Program:
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Geriatric Emergency Management
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Phone Numbers:
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416-242-1000 ext 42000
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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416-243-4592
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Address:
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Emergency Department
1235 Wilson Ave
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B2
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Intersection:
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Keele St and Wilson Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Downsview—Roding—CFB)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Spanish
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available including American Sign Language (ASL)
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Area Served:
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Toronto
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Last Updated:
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5/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132270
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