| Program: | Geriatric and Senior Specialty Services - Falls Prevention Clinic | ||
| Organizations: |
Halton Healthcare Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital |
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| Description of Services: | Outpatient inter-professional assessment for seniors that are at risk for injurious falls or have a past history of fall-related presentation at the Emergency Department * patients eligible for the program are enrolled in a six week exercise and education program called the Strong and Steady Falls Prevention Program * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls * sessions are led by a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and physiotherapy assistants twice a week | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 65 years and older who have a history of or are at risk for injury-causing falls * living in the community | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Paid parking | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Halton Region and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-338-4362 | ||
| Toll-Free: | To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 905-815-5130 | ||
| Email: | patientrelations@haltonhealthcare.com | ||
| Website: | www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/s29695-... | ||
| Address: |
3001 Hospital Gate, Level 1, North Block, Area A (Outpatient Rehabilitation) Oakville, ON L6M 0L8 |
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| Intersection: | Third Line and Dundas St W | ||
| Location: | Oakville (Bronte Creek) | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Maintenance: | Fall Prevention Programs | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are at risk for injury-causing falls or have a history of falls-related visits to the ER | ||
| Therapy Availability PerWeek: | twice per week | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | at risk of injurious falls or a previous history of falls-related visits to the ER | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/30/2025 |
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