Geriatric Program

Our Geriatric Team completes comprehensive assessments, participates in care planning, and offers rehabilitation services to seniors (65+years) and other eligible patients.

This multi-disciplinary team supports NSHN's Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit, and Complex Continuing Care Unit which offers Restorative Care. The Geriatric Team also provides education to staff, patients, and care partners 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.

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The goal of the Geriatric Consultation Service is to provide individualized recommendations for older adults with acute medical, surgical, and psycho-social needs - with a focus on:

• improving outcomes,

• restoring independence and

• supporting patients’ transition back to community.  

Also, to reduce the burden of disability of older adults by detecting and treating reversible conditions, providing optimal patient-centered care, and managing co-existing chronic conditions. Our specialized Geriatric Team provides comprehensive assessment and treatment by various allied health professionals.

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Our Geriatric Team works in collaboration with patients, care partners, inpatient care providers, and community partners to:

• manage geriatric syndromes

• manage multiple co-existing chronic conditions

• support safe and effective care transitions

Every patient that attends NSHN has access to a Geriatric Assessor (GA), with Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) to be completed as clinically required. CGAs will be completed by a GA and the Geriatrician/Care of the Elderly Physician (COE). The Geriatric Team then initiates an appropriate treatment and follow-up plan developed as needed.