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Program:
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Cornwall Community Hospital - Geriatric Day Hospital
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Phone Numbers:
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613-938-4240 ext 2041
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Fax:
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613-936-4682
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Address:
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840 McConnell Ave
Cornwall, ON
K6H 5S5
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Intersection:
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McConnell Ave and Ninth St E
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Main group Tue, Thu 9am-11am (for 8 weeks) * Cognitive stim group Tue, Thu 1:15pm-2:15pm (for 7 weeks) * Balance training group Tue, Thu 2:30pm-3:30pm (for 7 weeks)
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Executives:
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Susan Sauve - Manager
613-938-4240 ext 4378
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Public Contacts:
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Veronique Dicaire - Secretary
geriatrics@cornwallhospital.ca
Lila Lapier - Mental Health Counselor
613-938-4240 ext 2558
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Service Description:
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Group programs for seniors who require interdisciplinary professional care with a focus on fall prevention and cognition * individual and group rehabilitation * team includes: registered nurse (Joanna Tessier ext 4403), physiotherapist (Amanda Decoste ext 4419), occupational therapist (Sylvie Thauvette ext 4404) and mental health counsellor * on discharge, clients are referred back to their primary care provider.
Promotes healthy living and the achievement and maintenance of a level of independence * physical and cognitive exercises * socialization * support and education * addresses medical, functional and social issues
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Contact Program Clerk at 613-938-4240 ext 2041
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 65 years and older must be:
* willing and able to participate in a group setting two mornings a week for 7-8 weeks
* able to manage their own continence
* medically stable enough to participate in an exercise program
* in need of the services of at least two of the disciplines available
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry
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Last Updated:
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2/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211490
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