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Programs & Services

Acute Geriatric Unit

Provides inpatient acute care services for older adults with multiple or complex medical problems and helps them to become independent again.

Offers assessments and treatments (including rehabilitation) to help older adults with medical problems become independent again. Families are encouraged to be part of the care planning process.

Contact Details

Rockyview General Hospital

Location Info
Unit 47, Unit 61A, Unit 72, Unit 73, Unit 74
Address
7007 14 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2V 1P9
Telephone
403-943-3000
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Available
24 hour service
Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, doctors, geriatricians, health care aides (HCAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), social workers
Eligibility

Older adults in acute care meeting program criteria (as assessed by a geriatric specialist team) including:

  • acute medical issues and geriatric syndromes
  • require rehabilitation to meet goal of returning home
Service Access

Consults for admission available to acute care inpatients (Calgary Zone) and can be made by most responsible health professional to a specialist geriatric team.


Wait Times

An estimated wait list time will be provided when accepted to the program.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations