The Geriatrics program provides clinical services to patients over 65 years of age. Programs include in-patient, out-patient and community services. Patients are referred to Geriatrics for assessment of a variety of concerns such as:
- Recent changes in physical, mental or functional abilities; falls, impaired mobility, dementia, delirium, change in mood, decreased ability for self-care
- Major changes in support needs, caregiver stress, institutional placement being considered
- Safety concerns – physical, psychological, social, environmental
- Sudden increase in the use of health care services over the last 6 months
Geriatric Clinical Services at The Ottawa Hospital include the following:
The Geriatric Day Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital
- Day Hospital Brochure English – French
- Function of the Geriatric Day Hospital
The Geriatric In-Patient Unit, The Ottawa Hospital
- In-Patient Brochure English – French
- Function of the Geriatric In-Patient Unit
Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) at The Ottawa Hospital
Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams
- GAOT Brochure English – French
- Function of the Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams
Other Geriatric Resources in Ottawa and the Champlain Region