Est. March 2023

Geriatric Program

NSHN is proud to introduce our new Geriatric Team who will be completing comprehensive assessments, participating in care planning, and offering rehabilitation services to seniors (65+years) and other eligible patients. This multi-disciplinary team supports NSHNs Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit, and Complex Continuing Care which offers Restorative Care. The Team will also be providing education to staff, patients, and caregivers on the multiple factors that impact the ability of seniors to live life at their optimal level in whatever environment meets their individual needs and wishes.

Team Members:

  • Manager of Rehabilitation and Geriatric Team: Sulabh Singh, PT

  • Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse: Suzanne Lamour, BScN, RN

  • Geriatric Assessor: Chantalle Trivers, BScN, RN

  • Geriatric Assessor: Amii Barkhosue, RN

  • Social Worker: Jenna Murray, M.S.W., RSW

  • Kinesiologist: Lisa Straatsma, R.Kin, B. Sc., C Ped (C)

  • Dietitian: Christine Trivers, RD

  • Physiotherapy Assistant: Carli King

The Geriatric Team Office is located the the North Shore Health Network - Blind River Site: (705) 356-2265

The Geriatric Team

  • Sulabh Singh

    Physiotherapist & Manager of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

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  • Chantalle Trivers

    Geriatric Assessor, Registered Nurse

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  • Jenna Murray

    Registered Social Worker

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  • Suzanne Lamour

    Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse (GEM) - Registered Nurse

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  • Lisa Straatsma

    Registered Kinesiologist

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  • Amii Barkhouse

    Geriatric Assessor, Registered Nurse

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  • Christine Trivers

    Registered Dietitian

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  • Carli King

    Physiotherapy Assistant

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Caregiver ID Program

Three dedicated members of the Geriatric Restorative Care Team identified challenges and obstacles that Caregivers can face while trying to care for their loved ones. In February 2024, we are implementing a new program called Caregiver ID. Becoming a recognized member of the health care team as an Essential Caregiver can help make a difference by linking the hospital and the community resources available, engaging and learning to effectively communicate with health team members through the education and the training provided. Essential Caregivers can not only improve the care of the patient but can help to reduce the risk of preventable harm.