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Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)
115 Grassmere Ave
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3X7
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3X7
905-723-0036
Toll-Free: 1-877-227-3217
Fax: 905-723-3391
Mon- Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: Aug 26, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call or visit * no referral required * appointments required for some programs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Varies per program * must be a resident of Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering * Hep C team also serves Kawartha and Haliburton areas
Fees
Fee for VIK Day Camp (Summer)
All other programs or services are free
All other programs or services are free
Executives
Francis Garwe - Chief Executive Officer
905-723-0036 ext 1208
Kerry Shudall - GAIN Regional Manager
905-439-4896 * kshudall@seniorscarenetwork.ca
905-723-0036 ext 1208
Kerry Shudall - GAIN Regional Manager
905-439-4896 * kshudall@seniorscarenetwork.ca
Languages
English
Language Note
Translation services available
Area(s) Served
Durham Region and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Fully accessible facility
Description of Services:
The GAIN Community Team supports frail older adults, (generally 65 years plus) adults living at home or in retirement, or, residents who are experiencing changes in support needs, safety concerns. GAIN teams provide specialized geriatric care to support frail seniors living at home or in retirement residences, who have multiple complex medical and social problems including:
The Durham Community Health Centre GAIN team consists of nurse practitioners, occupational therapist, social worker, pharmacist, dietitians, dedicated GAIN/Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator and, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) clinician, working in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians and other specialists.
- Cognitive impairment
- Responsive behaviours
- Decreased function
- Falls or risk of falls
- Impaired mobility
- Incontinence and/or
- Multiple medications
The Durham Community Health Centre GAIN team consists of nurse practitioners, occupational therapist, social worker, pharmacist, dietitians, dedicated GAIN/Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator and, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) clinician, working in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians and other specialists.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2025: Suggest an edit
