What is the Seniors Health Project?

Seniors Health Project is a collaborative model of care which facilitates access to in-home health care and social services for vulnerable homebound seniors in the Englemount-Lawrence community.

Partners:

• New Heights Community Health Centre
• Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre
• Baycrest
• Downsview Services to Seniors
• St. Clair West Services for Seniors
• Humber River Regional Hospital

What Services are Provided?

The Seniors Health Project facilitates access to in-home:

• Multi-disciplinary primary care services (physician and nurse practitioner led)
• Intensive case management
• Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre services
• Geriatric and psychogeriatric outreach/assessment teams
• Specialized geriatric services
• Range of community support services e.g. Meals on Wheels

 Eligibility Criteria:

Over the age of 65 years (or 55-64 if deemed marginalized)

1. Difficulty accessing a family physician because of physical, cognitive, and/or psychiatric issues
2. A valid OHIP card
3. Live in the New Heights catchment area bound by: Steeles Ave., Eglinton Ave., Bathurst St and Keele St.