| Program: | Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) | ||
| Organizations: |
Trillium Health Partners - Mississauga Hospital |
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-848-7580 ext 2274 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Email: | elderlife@trilliumhealthpartners.ca | ||
| Website: | trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservices/seniors/... | ||
| Address: |
100 Queensway W Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8 |
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| Intersection: | Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Queensway W | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Cooksville) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Sun 8am-8pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Elder Life Assistant 905-848-7580 ext 2499 |
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| 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 | ||
About UsHELP is for older adult patients who are at risk for delirium and functional decline during their hospital stay |
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This information was last completely updated on: 11-19-2024 |
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