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Program:
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Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)
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Phone Numbers:
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905-723-0036
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-227-3217
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Fax:
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905-723-3391
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Address:
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115 Grassmere Ave
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3X7
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Intersection:
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Simcoe St S and Wentworth St W
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Location:
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Oshawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible facility
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Hours:
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Mon- Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Francis Garwe - Chief Executive Officer
905-723-0036 ext 1208
Kerry Shudall - GAIN Regional Manager
905-439-4896 * kshudall@seniorscarenetwork.ca
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Service Description:
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The GAIN Community Team supports frail older adults, (generally 65 years plus) adults living at home or in retirement, or, residents who are experiencing changes in support needs, safety concerns. GAIN teams provide specialized geriatric care to support frail seniors living at home or in retirement residences, who have multiple complex medical and social problems including:
- Cognitive impairment
- Responsive behaviours
- Decreased function
- Falls or risk of falls
- Impaired mobility
- Incontinence and/or
- Multiple medications
The Durham Community Health Centre GAIN team consists of nurse practitioners, occupational therapist, social worker, pharmacist, dietitians, dedicated GAIN/Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator and, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) clinician, working in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians and other specialists.
Second location in Pickering at 1450 Kingston Road, Unit 17
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Fees:
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Fee for VIK Day Camp (Summer)
All other programs or services are free
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required * appointments required for some programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program * must be a resident of Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering * Hep C team also serves Kawartha and Haliburton areas
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Translation services available
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Area Served:
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Durham Region and area
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Last Updated:
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8/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=185734
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