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Geriatric Emergency Management

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3030 Birchmount Rd
Toronto, ON
M1W 3W3
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416-438-2911 ext 72471
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Last update: Feb 24, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
No referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Patient has to be 75 yrs or older, and have one or more of the following: live alone, difficulty walking, functional decline, frequent falls, 5 or more medications, history of cognitive impairment, suspected elder abuse or neglect, ED use in previous 30 days, as well as an RN or any other emergency's team member professional recommendation
Fees
None
Contacts
Carmela Amanta - Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse
Karen Anderson - Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse
Languages
English
Area Served
Scarborough and area
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community
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Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026: Suggest an edit