| Program: | Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) | ||
| Organizations: |
Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital |
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-813-1100 ext 5031 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH) | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 905-813-4444 | ||
| Email: | elderlife@trilliumhealthpartners.ca | ||
| Website: | trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservices/seniors/... | ||
| Address: |
2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100 Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1 |
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| Intersection: | Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Central Erin Mills) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Sun 8am-8pm | ||
| Service Description: |
Program aims to keep hospitalized older adults mentally and physically active which helps to prevent delirium and functional decline * team includes an Elder Life Specialist (ELS), Elder Life Assistant (ELA), and specially trained HELP Volunteers, who works closely with the Seniors Health Team, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, registered dietitians, social workers, and physicians * participation in HELP is voluntary and a patient may stop participating at any time Older adult patients at risk may have problems in at least one of the following areas:
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| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: | Not required | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adults who are admitted into hospital inpatient units | ||
| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Mississauga and area | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 11-19-2024 |
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