WHAT WE OFFER
The Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic is part of a network of coordinated healthcare services that provide clinical care and education to ensure the best care for frail older adults and their families. Services include:
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Assessment of memory and thinking
Assessment of balance, mobility and falls risk
Medication and supplement review
Management of responsive behaviours
Caregiver support and navigation
The GAIN clinic also offers interventions to patients, including:
Education regarding chronic disease self-management
Teaching about dementia and behavioural care
Advance care planning
Referral to community supports
Where appropriate, collaboration with home care to facilitate in-home supports, long-term care application and more
De-prescribing and medication adjustment
Initiation of treatment for dementia
WHO WE ARE
An interprofessional team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively with patients and families and their primary care providers to strengthen supports and capacity for older adults whose health concerns threaten their ability to live independently at home (including retirement residences). Our GAIN teams includes:
Behavioural Support Nurse
Geriatricians
Healthcare Case Managers
Nurse Practitioners
Occupational Therapists
Personal Support Workers
Physiotherapists
Pharmacists
Social Workers
SEEKING CARE
For patients visiting the GAIN clinic, for the first time, please bring:
Your Health Card
A family member or someone who knows your healthcare history
Walking aids
Eyeglasses
Hearing aids
All medications, including over-the-counter products and supplements (please bring all medication containers, bottles, eye drops, cream etc.)
A light lunch or snack, as your initial assessment may take two (2) to three (3) hours
Following the clinic visit, a summary of recommendations will be sent to your referring primary care provider or specialist.
HOW TO REFER TO GAIN
We accept referrals from any source, including nurse practitioners, physicians, and patients and families directly. Download the GAIN referral form here and fax the completed form directly to 705-876-5058 or mail it to PRHC addressed to the GAIN clinic. For questions, please call 705 876-5021.