{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"RGPEO: Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.rgpeo.com\/en\/","author_name":"MA Support","author_url":"https:\/\/www.rgpeo.com\/en\/author\/support\/","title":"Referrals - RGPEO: Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VY52L6jTlN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgpeo.com\/en\/public\/referrals\/\">Referrals<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rgpeo.com\/en\/public\/referrals\/embed\/#?secret=VY52L6jTlN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Referrals&#8221; &#8212; RGPEO: Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario\" data-secret=\"VY52L6jTlN\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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Criteria for Referring The older adult must: Agree to the assessment Be 65 years or older Have a valid Ontario Health Card Reside in the community (referrals cannot be accepted from long-term care facilities). Reasons for Referral Any changes or concerns in the following areas: Cognition Falls Functional decline Mobility Medications Polypharmacy Deprescribing Mood Nutrition Caregiver stress Driving Risk \/ Safety Submit a Referral Our goals Provide a streamlined intake process with one referral form and one contact number for referrals to Geriatric Medicine. Ensure timely access to the most appropriate service for older adults over 65 years of age. Facilitate the referral process for health care practitioners, older adults and caregivers Reasons for referral Any changes or concerns in the following areas: Cognition Falls Functional decline Mobility Medications Polypharmacy Deprescribing Mood Nutrition Caregiver stress Driving Risk \/ Safety Criteria for Referring the Older Adult Must Agree to the assessment Be 65 years or older Have a valid Ontario Health Card Reside in the community (referrals cannot be accepted from long-term care facilities). Referral Process Anyone can refer an older adult with their consent. You can refer using the following methods: Online Referral Form Click Here Fax completed referral form to 613-761-5388 Download PDF Call Central Intake at 613-761-4145 Click to Call Process The older adult\/caregiver will receive a call from a health professional at Central Intake for SGS to review the referral and discuss the action plan\/referral destination. A decision to proceed to a Specialized Geriatric Service is made based on the review of the referral form, medical information and a discussion with the older adult\/caregiver and referral source. If the referral does not meet our criteria, the referral source will be notified. Outpatient SGS include but are not limited to Geriatric Day Hospitals, in-home Geriatric Assessment, GeriMedRisk, Memory Programs, and Geriatric Clinics. Each service has varying criteria and accept referrals from different sources. If your primary concern is related to mental health or behaviour associated with dementia, please refer to Geriatric Psychiatry Central Intake: phone: 613-562-9777 or fax: 613-562-0259. Useful Resources PDF Referral Form Download Online Referral Form Download Health Professionals Brochure Download Patient &amp; Family Handout Coming Soon","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.rgpeo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/icons8-1-96.png","thumbnail_width":96,"thumbnail_height":96}