Our program is designed to last for 12 weeks. Sessions are held twice a week and are three hours long. 

At your first session, you will meet with a registered nurse who will help you decide on your own specific goals. Our team will then work together to create a custom treatment plan that will help you meet those goals. 

We encourage you to be an active participant in the program. Clients who are self-motivated, willing to learn and follow our recommendations benefit the most. 

The day treatment centre program includes the following: 

• Setting rehabilitation goals 

• Group sessions for exercise and education 

• Medical assessments 

• Physiotherapy 

• Occupational therapy 

• Speech-language pathology 

• Referrals to other Baycrest services 

• Referrals to community resources 

• Discharge planning 

Clients who meet their goals early will finish the program sooner than 12 weeks. 

Please note that our programs and medical assessments are offered in English. 

• OHIP card or other health insurance information 

• A support person, if needed 

• A list of questions you want to ask 

• All the medication and supplements you take (first visit only) 

• Any medication you might need to take while at the clinic 

• Comfortable clothing for exercising 

You will need a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner to attend our program. The Saul and Rae Saltzman Day Treatment Centre is covered by the provincial health plan (OHIP). 

To be eligible, clients must meet the following criteria: 

• 65 years or older 

• Benefit from four or more of our disciplines (i.e., medicine, nursing, OT, PT, SLP and social work) 

• Under the care of a family doctor or nurse practitioner 

• Able and willing to participate in a group setting 

• Able to understand English  

• Able to provide their own transportation to and from the program 

• Have a support person who can attend with them to help with daily tasks, if needed 

You can not attend our program if any of the following apply: 

• Under the age of 65 

• Do not need four or more disciplines (i.e., medicine, nursing, OT, PT, SLP and social work) 

• Require help with toileting and cannot be accompanied by a support person 

• Have moderate cognitive impairment and cannot be accompanied by a support person 

• Have disruptive behaviours and cannot participate safely 

• Attended another day hospital within the past year and have no new goals 

• Have special care needs that are better served by a specialized program such as stroke or mental illness 

Please fax this referral form (PDF) to 647-788-2199. 

For more information about our program, please call 416-785-2500 ext. 2588. 

Who can go to the Day Treatment Centre?

The Day Treatment Centre is for older adults who do not need to stay in the hospital but would benefit from medical and therapeutic services during the day. If you have mobility issues, memory loss, chronic health conditions or other challenges, you can ask your family doctor for a referral. 

Is there a cost to attend the Day Treatment Centre?

The Saul and Rae Saltzman Day Treatment Centre is covered by the provincial health plan (OHIP). Participants will have to provide their own transportation to and from the program and bring a personal support person, if needed. 

How often can I attend?

The Day Treatment Centre offers programming that is designed to last for 12 weeks. If you are referred to the Day Treatment Centre, you will be able to attend twice a week. If you reach your goals early, you may finish the program before 12 weeks. Each session lasts for two to three hours.