Halton Healthcare

Site: Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Service: Geriatric and Senior Specialty Services - Falls Prevention Clinic

Record #: MHH0008
Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2024

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
E-Mail patientrelations@haltonhealthcare.com
Website www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/s29695-geriatric-and-senior-specialty-services/t28433-falls-prevention-clinic
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Site Information

Site Location Oakville (Bronte Creek)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
3001 Hospital Gate
Oakville, ON L6M 0L8
 
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Intersection Third Line and Dundas St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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 * living in the community
Application

Medical referral required

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Balance Screening ~ Older Adults ; Fall Prevention Programs
Older Adult Main Categories SAFETY
Older Adult Sub-Categories Falls & Injury Prevention

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