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Programs & Services

Geriatric Consult Team

An interdisciplinary home care team that provides geriatric consultation service to home bound, home care clients in the City of Calgary.

The Geriatric Consult Team completes in-home comprehensive geriatric assessments of home bound, home care clients in the City of Calgary.

 

Our clients are assessed for complex medical decline, functional decline, multifactorial or unexplained falls, medication concerns, unexplained cognitive decline, or other symptoms that could lead to falls or an emergency room visit.

Access
Service Providers May Include
nurse practitioners (NPs), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs), and therapy assistants (TAs).
Eligibility

Adults 65 years and older. 

Referral Needed

Referrals can be submitted by a home care case manager or family physician physically located within the City of Calgary.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Client must be a Home Care client to access this service.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
GCT