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Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of older adults.

How to access

  • Eligibility

    For patients aged 65 and over.

    Must have multiple, complex problems impairing their physical, social or mental abilities. The program focuses on those who have had a recent unexplained decline in health. Must live in the North Shore health region in their own home, or are now in the hospital and are ready to go home, but are at high risk of returning to a hospital again.

     

  • Referral

    A family doctor can make a referral. It can also come from other community health team members such as Long Term Care case managers, Mental Health staff, Home care nurses, and Rehabilitation staff. The family doctor must approve the referral.

    Complete the geriatric assessment clinic referral form

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking & Transportation

​Underground parking is available, as well as limited street parking. 

Elevators are available from the underground parking lot.

West Vancouver Community Health Centre

West Vancouver Community Health Centre is composed of a multidisciplinary community health team that provides primary health care to residents of West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island.

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of older adults.