- Description
- This team only provides specialized geriatric consultation services for complex frail seniors who are existing clients in Continuing Care Home Type B (formerly DSL) and Home & Community Care Type 2 (formerly PSL).
Frail seniors (over age of 65) with complex care needs requiring further assessment. Clients who are medically stable and experiencing acute functional and / or cognitive decline. Clients under 65 years of age will be considered for service on a case-by-case basis.
Geriatric syndromes such as:
- falls / immobility
- polypharmacy (routine use of five or more medications)
- cognitive impairment (including behaviour changes)
- pain management
- incontinence (bowel or bladder)
- nutrition / weight loss or weight gain
The geriatric specialized GEM Team assists in partnership with primary care physicians on the assessment. This partnership assists primary care physicians with assessment and management of complex older adults, with functional and / or cognitive decline. The team provides clients with assessment and support in conjunction with family physicians, Case Manager and Contracted Service Provider site staff. Ongoing care is provided by the client's primary provider.
Affiliation: Clinical ARP (Alternative Relationship Plan)
Key Provider: physicians, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Has to be admitted to Continuing Care Home - Type B (DSL) or Home and Community Care Type 2 (PSL) Programs.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
This service can only be accessed through CCH Type B Case Managers - no external referrals are accepted.
All referrals require approval by the primary care Physician.
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: Yes,3 - 4 weeks
- Telephone
- 780-970-6916
- Fax
- 780-669-3001
- EDM.FSL-BusinessInbox@albertahealthservices.ca
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 9, 2025
- Address
- 13211 Fort Road NW
Edmonton, AB, T5A 1C3
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:15 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:15 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:15 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:15 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Closed on Statutory holidays.
