St Joseph's Health Care, London

Parkwood Hospital, Specialized Geriatric Services

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Record #: LON4642 Last Modified: 24 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2009
Address & Phone(s)
Address801 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON N6C 5J1
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionCommissioners Rd E and Wellington Rd
Office PhoneCentralized Intake: 519-685-4046
FaxCentralized Intake: 519-685-4020
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides services specializing in the care of older persons that address medical, functional and psychosocial problems

Service network includes Mount Hope Centre for Long-Term Care, Regional Mental Health Program and London Health Sciences Centre


Geriatric Ambulatory Clinics - Consultative services and specialty clinics

Geriatric Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit - 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation for clients with multi-factorial health problems (medical, functional, psychological, social)

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit - Inpatient rehabilitation following orthopaedic interventions (hip fractures, total hip or knee joint replacement surgery)

Parkinson's Community Exercise Group - Held every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 12-1pm * $5 per class

Parkinson’s Education Program - 7-week program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers offered once a week

Physical Maintenance Program - A half-day program aimed at maintaining the client's physical function and mobility conducted by a rehabilitation trainer and a therapeutic recreation specialist with the assistance of volunteers

Services and Programs:
  • DriveABLE Diving Assessment Program
  • Regional Geriatric Program
  • Third Age Outreach
  • HoursIntake: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
    EligibilityAges: 65 year(s) and up 
     
    Adults 65 years and older, with multiple, complex needs
    ApplicationReferrals may be initiated by health care providers, seniors themselves or family members/informal caregivers * referrals must be made by a physician to Centralized Intake and Triage
    Contact Information
    E-Mailsgs@sjhc.london.on.ca
    Websitewww.sjhc.london.on.ca/parkwood/programs/sgs/sgs.htm
    Primary ContactKelly Simpson, Regional Development and Education Coordinator
    Subjects
    SubjectsGeriatric services

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