- Description
- This central access referral service provides a single point of entry for older adults who require a comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Provides a referral service for clinicians who need to refer people to a geriatric clinic for issues such as:
- mobility (moving around inside and outside their homes)
- falls risk
- medication
- incontinence (controlling urination and bowel movements)
- cognitive decline (thinking and remembering)
This service schedules patients into the following clinics:
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic
- University Hospital Seniors Health Clinic
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Misericordia Community Hospital Seniors Clinic
- Strathcona Community Hospital
- Good Samaritan Seniors Clinic
Key Provider: geriatricians, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to: - Adults over 65 with complex medical issues - Frail older adults who need a full assessment and consultation with health professionals - Must be living in the community (private home, lodge or group home)
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-401-2665 (BOOK) (Central Access)
- Fax
- 780-735-3553 (Fax Referral)
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 27, 2024
- Location
- Edmonton
- Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 06:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 06:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 06:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 06:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
