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Halton Healthcare
Site: Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Service: Geriatric and Senior Specialty Services - Falls Prevention Clinic
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Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-338-4362 |
Toll Free Phone | To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred |
Crisis Phone | Call 911 in emergencies |
Fax | 905-815-5130 |
patientrelations@haltonhealthcare.com | |
Website | www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/s29695-geriatric-and-senior-specialty-services/t28433-falls-prevention-clinic |
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Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 2015 |
Funding | Ontario Health (Central) * Donations |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | 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 * classes run by a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and physiotherapy assistants |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
Boundaries | Halton Region and area |
Eligibility | Adults 65 years and older who have a history of or are at risk for injury-causing falls |
Application | Medical referral required |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information
Site Location | Oakville (Bronte Creek) |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Third Line and Dundas St W |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Sports / Recreation |
HCSD Sub Heading | Physical Fitness & Exercise |
Service Categories | Fall Prevention Programs ; Hospital Based Outpatient Services ~ Older Adults ; Physical Fitness Assessment ~ Older Adults |
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