The Independence at Home Community Outreach Team consists of a Nurse, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, CCAC Coordinator, and a Geriatrician.

Other professionals may be accessed as is required through our partnering organizations or the CCAC.

We always work in partnership with our patient’s primary care team.

WHO WE SERVECommunity dwelling older adults 65 years of age and older who:

• Have experienced a recent functional decline and have potential to regain function.

• Would benefit from increased supports at home or in the community to remain independent.

• Are homebound and would benefit from an in-home specialized geriatrics assessment.

• Reside in our Service Area: South of St Clair Avenue and O’Connor Drive., West of Greenwood Ave., and East of Dufferin Ave (See Accompanying Map for Details).

This project is supported through the Toronto Central LHIN’s Assess and Restore Funding Initiative.

WHAT WE DOAssess and provide individualized care for older adults which may include:

WHO WE ARE

INDEPENDENCE AT HOME COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM

OUTPATIENT & INPATIENT REHABILITATION OPTIONS

Being linked with the right in-home, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation options.

HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Being linked with the best mix of home care and community support services and activities to stay independent.

GERIATRIC SERVICES

Providing or referring individuals to a range of specialized geriatric services.

CARE NAVIGATION AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT Assisting individuals with care navigation and in providing caregiver support.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, call the

Independence at Home Community

Outreach team:

P: 416-597-3422 x 3830

PATIENT & CAREGIVERSFAC T SHEE T

This project is supported through the Toronto Central LHIN’s Assess and Restore Funding Initiative.

INDEPENDENCE AT HOME COMMUNIT Y OUTREACH TEAM CATCHMENT AREA: