Coordinated network of specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for elderly persons whose well being, independence, or functional ability is threatened by multiple health or social problems * hosted by the Ottawa Hospital and a product of the combined efforts of many hospital and community partners

The services include:

• Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams: Provides a multidimensional screening assessment for elderly people in their own homes for the purposes of problem identification and triaging to other Regional Geriatric Programs or community resources * The East Outreach team covers the region of Ottawa east of Bronson Ave and the West Outreach team covers the region west of Bronson Ave * referrals are accepted from health professionals, prospective clients, or caregivers, however family physicians must be contacted before a referral will be accepted.

East Team: Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6362

West Team: Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-0041

• Geriatric Day Hospitals: hospital-based programs that provide multidisciplinary team assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services on an out-patient basis * Physician referral is required.

Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351

Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus * 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14645 * fax 613-761-4824

Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-3808

• Geriatric Out-Patient Clinics: Physicians and Nurses who specialize in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons staff the clinics. Physician referral is required.

Bruyère Continuing Care * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6351

Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 2039 Richmond Rd, Suite 213, Ottawa, ON K2H 8R2 * 613-721-4719

• Geriatric Assessment In-Patient Units: Hospital in-patient service where patients may be admitted for in-depth multidisciplinary geriatric assessment and treatment. Physician referral is required.

Geriatric Assessment Unit, Ottawa Hospital * Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9 * 613-798-5555 ext 14261

Geriatric Assessment Beds, Queensway-Carleton Hospital * 3045 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4 * 613-721-2000 ext 4900

• Geriatric Rehabilitation Units: Hospital in-patient service where elderly persons may be admitted for individualized rehabilitation programs under the direction of a multidisciplinary team. Physician referral is required.

Bruyère Continuing Care, Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital * 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8 * 613-562-6089

• Geriatric Consultation Services: Consultation with physicians who are specialists in the assessment and treatment of elderly persons may be requested at all regional hospitals and long-term care facilities by attending physicians.