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Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Hospital, Hospital Elder Life Program
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Older Adult Categories	SPECIALIZED HEALTH SERVICES FOR SENIORS (ALL) ; SPHS - Inpatient Consultations
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map	711 Concession St Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3
Located In Community	Hamilton Mountain East
Major Intersection	Upper Sherman Ave and Concession St
Ward	Ward 7
Office Phone	905-527-4322
Contact Information
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
Description & Services
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
Boundaries	The City of Hamilton as well as communities in Central South and Central West Ontario * Includes Brant County, Grey County, Haldimand County, Halton Region, Niagara Region, Norfolk County, Waterloo Region and 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
Fees	None
Languages	English
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
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Service Categories	Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Older Adults ; Friendly Visiting ~ Older Adults ; Geriatric Counselling