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 Located in Toronto, Baycrest is one of the world's premier academic health sciences centers focused on aging. Through its strengths in research and education, Baycrest is using the power of inquiry and discovery to improve the health of tomorrow's elderly while at the same time care for and enhance the quality of life of the elderly today.
Baycrest provides care and service to approximately 2,500 people a day through the Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System which includes a unique continuum of care from wellness programs residential housing and outpatient clinics, to a 472-bed nursing home, and a 300- bed complex continuing care hospital facility with an acute care unit.
Our Research Centre for Aging and the Brain includes the acclaimed Rotman Research Institute, considered one of the top five brain institutes in the world and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) which conducts research alongside our clinicians and applies the results directly to client care. Together the Rotman and KLARU are giving the world a whole new understanding -- and new hope -- about interventions and preventions, that could transform aging.
Through our Centre for Education on Aging we are sharing our expertise and knowledge locally, nationally and internationally. Baycrest believes that it not only has the ability to use its knowledge to help people around the world deal with diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's, stroke, depression -- but the responsibility. Whether it is through our international telehealth program, on-line programming, conferences or through other mediums, we share our knowledge with professionals, other health care organizations and the public.
Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is playing a unique and important role in training and enlightening future professionals who will have the responsibility of caring for our aging population. We also have linkages, partnerships and appointments at other academic centres across the country, continent and beyond. 
Background
Baycrest has a very unique and proud past. The organization opened its doors in 1918 as the Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home thanks to the vision of a group of dedicated and committed women who volunteered their time to care for the frail elderly in the Jewish community. Since those early days, the spirit of volunteerism, the dedication and expertise of staff, and the respect for the elderly have been the foundations of Baycrest. The Centre has grown from its modest downtown Toronto roots to an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located on an 18-acre campus on Bathurst Street. Each day, Baycrest addresses the needs of more than 2,500 people, including frail elderly individuals as well as active seniors.
Even if you’re already familiar with our organization, you probably aren’t aware of just how much we have to offer. Within these pages, you’ll find a list of Baycrest programs and services. They include recreational and social programming, health promotion and maintenance programs, housing, specialized out-patient, mental health, residential, and medical support services designed especially for people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond.
Each listing contains a brief description of the service and where to go for more information or to make an appointment. We have also included information on whether any fees are involved, and who is eligible to take part. Due to demand some programs maybe full when you call, but we will be happy to put you on a waiting list.
services:
Healthy Living and Maintenance Programs
Hospital In-patient Services
Outreach and Support Services
Out-patient Care
Self Management Programs for Patients and Caregivers
Support Groups for Community Members
contact :
Baycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6A 2E1
Telephone: (416) 785-2500
Fax : (416) 785-2378
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