St Joseph's Health Care London - Parkwood Institute - Specialized Geriatric Services

Program:

Specialized Geriatric Services

Organizations:

St Joseph's Health Care London
Parkwood Institute

Phone Numbers:

519 685-4000 ext 42982

Fax:

519-685-4020

Website:

www.sjhc.london.on.ca/specializedgeriatrics

Address:

Main Bldg
550 Wellington Rd
London, ON
N6C 0A7

Intersection:

Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E

Location:

London (South)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Intake: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Executives:

Erin Watson - Director
519-685-4292 ext 42412 * erin.watson@sjhc.london.on.ca

Contacts:

Kimberly Navarro - Administrative Assistant
519-685-4292 ext 42982

Service Description:

Specialized care of older persons * evaluation and treating of functional, medical, and psycho-social aspects of illness and disability

Consultation, education, community development and evaluation of services * linked to older adults evaluation teams in ten counties by the Southwestern Ontario Geriatric Assessment Network

Geriatric Ambulatory Clinics Consultative outpatient services and specialty clinics

Geriatric Rehabilitation Day Hospital Hospital-based outpatient day program for frail older adults * offers nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work services to help patients be healthy, independent, and maintain their quality of life * program collaborates with community services to ensure the right supports are in place for frail seniors at home

Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit 30-bed hospital inpatient rehabilitation program for older adults with multiple, complex health problems * goal is to promote patient's health, functional independence, and quality of life * services provided by doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistants, therapeutic recreation specialists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, dietitians, and social workers

Inpatient Unit Inpatient clinical consultation, assessment, treatment, education, research and evaluation

Outreach Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Physical Maintenance Program Half-day program aimed at maintaining the client's physical function and mobility conducted by a rehabilitation trainer and a therapeutic recreation specialist with the assistance of volunteers

Regional Geriatric Program Assessment of frail older adults in homes, hospitals, and long-term care homes * outreach team provides recommendations to care providers, families, and patients

Services and Programs:

Fees:

Covered by OHIP * some transportation costs

Application:

Referrals may be initiated by health care providers, older adults, or family members/informal caregivers * referrals by a doctor must be made through the centralized intake and triage

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Adults 65 and older, and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

London and area

This information was last completely updated on: 7-24-2025

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