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Program:
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Geriatric Emergency Management
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Phone Numbers:
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416-284-8131 ext 64961
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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2867 Ellesmere Rd
Toronto, ON
M1E 4B9
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Intersection:
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Neilson Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Location:
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Toronto (Morningside)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Public Contacts:
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Michelle Chow - Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse
Camille Morris - GEM RM
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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No referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Morningside, Scarborough)
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Last Updated:
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6/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221743
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