Provincial Geriatric Program

Provided by: Health PEI

Service Description

Provides specialized comprehensive assessments of older adults with the goal of improving their health and/or quality of life. The assessments focus on function to help support older adults to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible. Functional assessments may benefit older adults who are experiencing difficulties in one or more of the following area:
  • Memory
  • Depression
  • Mobility and gait
  • Daily care, e.g. bathing, grooming or cooking
  • Medication management
The assessment will be performed in a setting most appropriate to the client's needs. e.g. At home; in a long-term, community care or acute care facility; or at the Provincial Geriatric Program office

Information

Eligibility:
Older adults with complex health needs
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Referral by family doctor required * Call the Provincial Geriatric Program office for information about how to proceed if you do not have a family doctor
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info