|
 Hamilton Health SciencesJuravinski Hospital, Hospital Elder Life Program |
||||
| ||||
| Contact Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media |    | |||
| Address & Map | 711 Concession St Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3  | |||
| Major Intersection | Upper Sherman Ave and Concession St | |||
| Office Phone | 905-527-4322 | |||
| Primary Contact | Angela John, Elder Life Specialist; Phone: 905-521-2100 ext 42801; Email: john@hhsc.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Erin Stirling, Elder Life Specialist; Phone: 905-521-2100 ext 76498; Email: stirlinge@hhsc.ca | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Juravinski Volunteer Resources Office; Phone: 905-521-2100 ext 42105 | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | HELP | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton Mountain East | |||
| Ward | Ward 7 | |||
| Description | The Hospital Elder Life Program is an in-patient program * Many seniors, while in the hospital, have problems with their memory, thinking and mobility * Hospital Elder Life Program helps keep the mind and body as active as possible * Services provided by a team of staff and volunteers * Team includes Elder Life Specialists, Elder Life Clinical Nurse Specialist, Doctors and highly trained volunteers * Services are provided by trained volunteers up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week and include: * Visits by a friendly person every day * Activities to keep the mind working * Social Activities * Help with movement and walking * Ways to help to relax and sleep without medication * Help with eating and provide company during meals * Help with special needs for seeing and hearing | |||
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Grey County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 70 year(s) and up For patients of Juravinski Hospital on Wards E3, F3, F5 and B3 * Patients on these wards are assessed to see if this program is suitable for them | |||
| Application | No referral required | |||
| Bus Routes | (23) UPPER GAGE ; (24) UPPER SHERMAN | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Indexing | ||||
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Older Adults ; Friendly Visiting ~ Older Adults ; Geriatric Counselling | |||
| Subjects | Geriatric care ; Impaired hearing ; Impaired vision ; Recreation ; Seniors ; Walking | |||
| Local Subjects | Special needs | |||
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest an Update
Suggest Volunteer Opportunity
Print Version (New Window)
