Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Offers a special medical care unit for frail elderly patients managing complex acute medical concerns and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently. Specially trained geriatric care team works to maintain or improve mobility issues with the aim to return the older patient to independent living at home. Typical hospital stay is less than fourteen days; elderly patients may be admitted for treatment of dehydration, falls, pain, confusion, drug-related illness, delirium and/or dementia.
Agency
Fraser Health

3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6

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Application Process
May be referred by an attending physician or as an inpatient from another department within the hospital.
Eligibility
Age Restricted

Adults aged 75 and over who are acutely ill, have a number of medical problems at one time and are at risk of losing the ability to function independently.
Main Website: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Services/Hospital-Services/acute-care-for-the-elderly-unit
Service delivery
In Person

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