Geriatric Internal Medicine
Provides a specialist assessment of frail older adults with complex medical, psychiatric, social, and functional issues. Services include a rapid access clinic offering physical and occupational therapy assessment and treatment for older adults with dementia, delirium, disruptive behaviour, incontinence, and failure to thrive, as well as those with increased risks of institutionalization.
Agency
2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Vancouver General Hospital - Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Eligibility
Older adults aged 65 and over with complex medical, psychiatric, social, or functional issues.
Application process
Physician referral required
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Vancouver
Wheelchair accessible
Yes