Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Offers a special medical care unit for frail elderly patients managing complex acute medical concerns and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently. Specially trained geriatric care team works to maintain or improve mobility issues with the aim to return the older patient to independent living at home. Typical hospital stay is less than fourteen days; elderly patients may be admitted for treatment of dehydration, falls, pain, confusion, drug-related illness, delirium and/or dementia.
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15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 2R4

Peace Arch Hospital
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Proximity
Units: Kilometers
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Proximity
Units: Kilometers
Origin Coordinates
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Eligibility
Adults aged 75 and over who are acutely ill, have a number of medical problems at one time and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently.
Application process
May be referred by an attending physician or as an inpatient from another department within the hospital.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
White Rock
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
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Units: Kilometers
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