Celebrating Seniors’ Month

June is Seniors’ Month and to celebrate we are pleased to showcase some of the ways North York General (NYG) provides exceptional care to older individuals, and what makes our hospital a leader in this vital area. The breadth of care we provide fills an important need as the area served by NYG is home to the highest proportion of older adults in Toronto. See below to discover the many ways we are supporting seniors’ care now and into the future.

Celebrating Seniors’ Month!

June is Seniors’ Month and to celebrate we are pleased to showcase some of the ways North York General (NYG) provides exceptional care to older individuals, and what makes our hospital a leader in this vital area. The breadth of care we provide fills an important need as the area served by NYG is home to the highest proportion of older adults in Toronto. See below to discover the many ways we are supporting seniors’ care now and into the future.

Reimagining Seniors’ Care with a New Long-Term Care Development

Reimagining Seniors’ Care with a New Long-Term Care Development

The new Development is an important part of the most ambitious transformation in our history that will position us to become a global leader in health care.
Aleen’s Story: Discovering A Home Filled with Kindness

Aleen’s Story: Discovering A Home Filled with Kindness

Not only do the residents reflect the cultural diversity of the community, but the staff do as well. The affiliation with NYGH means that residents in the 192-bed home can be quickly transferred to the hospital (which is nearby) if there are any medical concerns.
Your Impact on Research and Innovation at North York General

Transforming Seniors’ Care through Research

What do a smartphone and playing cards have to do with better outcomes in seniors’ care? You might be surprised to learn that researchers at North York General are using them in studies to benefit seniors.

What sets our seniors’ care apart

Volume 1:

NYG’s Continuum of Care for Seniors

Terri Stuart-McEwan,
Vice-President, Clinical Services
and Chief Nursing Executive

Volume 2:

Our Rich History with Long-Term Care

Jennifer Dockery,
Vice-President, Quality,
Post Acute Care and Community Integration

Volume 3:

Meeting Cultural
Expectations

Mona Siadat-Khoo,
Director of Care,
Seniors’ Health Centre

Volume 4:

Our Long-Term Care
Development

Mona Siadat-Khoo,
Director of Care,
Seniors’ Health Centre

Volume 5:

NYG’s Reactivation
Care Centre

Zahra Ismail,
Director,
Transitional Care, Community Integration & Ambulatory Care

Volume 6:

Recognizing the Contribution Seniors Make to Our Community

Wendy Cheung,
Director,
Medical Program

Volume 7:

The Dedication We Have to Our Older Adults

Donna Ruffo,
Nurse Practitioner & Professional Practice Leader,
Nurse Practitioners

Make a difference: Support seniors’ care at NYG