| Program: | Geriatric Day Hospital | ||
| Organization: |
Cornwall Community Hospital |
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| Description of Services: |
Group programs for seniors who require interdisciplinary professional care with a focus on fall prevention and cognition * individual and group rehabilitation * team includes: registered nurse (Joanna Tessier ext 4403), physiotherapist (Amanda Decoste ext 4419), occupational therapist (Sylvie Thauvette ext 4404) and mental health counsellor * on discharge, clients are referred back to their primary care provider.
Promotes healthy living and the achievement and maintenance of a level of independence * physical and cognitive exercises * socialization * support and education * addresses medical, functional and social issues |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Individuals 65 years and older must be: * willing and able to participate in a group setting two mornings a week for 7-8 weeks * able to manage their own continence * medically stable enough to participate in an exercise program * in need of the services of at least two of the disciplines available |
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| Application: | Contact Program Clerk at 613-938-4240 ext 2041 | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-938-4240 ext 2041 | ||
| Fax: | 613-936-4682 | ||
| Website: | www.cornwallhospital.ca | ||
| Address: |
840 McConnell Ave Cornwall, ON K6H 5S5 |
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| Intersection: | McConnell Ave and Ninth St E | ||
| Hours: | Main group Tue, Thu 9am-11am (for 8 weeks) * Cognitive stim group Tue, Thu 1:15pm-2:15pm (for 7 weeks) * Balance training group Tue, Thu 2:30pm-3:30pm (for 7 weeks) | ||
| Executives: |
Susan Sauve - Manager 613-938-4240 ext 4378 |
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| Contacts: |
Veronique Dicaire - Secretary geriatrics@cornwallhospital.ca Lila Lapier - Mental Health Counselor 613-938-4240 ext 2558 |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/28/2025 |
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