| Program: | Falls Prevention Program (Progression and Maintenance) | ||
| Organizations: |
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre St John's Rehab Program |
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| Description of Services: |
Interprofessional program that involves an in-home visit from an occupational therapist and pharmacist to help older adults reduce their risk of falls * licensed therapists conduct in-home safety assessment and recommends assistive devices or home modifications * pharmacists educate on proper use of medications and prescriptions * offers six-week group exercise and education program to help improve range of motion, strength, and balance Progression and maintenance levels of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality, or prevent functional decline or injury, or to maintain functionality * physiotherapy program takes place at the St John's Rehab Campus, starting with an assessment to determine individual needs |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Medically stable adults 65 years and older * must be cognitively alert, oriented and able to follow instructions * must have family/caregivers to attend assessments if there are language barriers or other communication difficulties | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Greater Toronto Area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-224-6948 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-226-3358 | ||
| Website: | www.sunnybrook.ca/fallsprevention | ||
| Address: |
285 Cummer Ave Toronto, ON M2M 2G1 |
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| Intersection: | Willowdale Ave and Cummer Ave | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Newtonbrook East) | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Geriatric * Medical/General * Musculoskeletal | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Maintenance: | Fall Prevention Programs | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are older adults who wish to reduce their risk of falls | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Medical Stability: | must be medically stable | ||
| Age Range: | 65 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | risk of falls | ||
| Cognition: | must be cognitively alert, oriented and able to follow instructions | ||
| Other: | must have family/caregivers available to attend assessment if there are language barriers or other communication difficulties | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 9/12/2024 |
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