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Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre - Falls Prevention and Bone Health Program (Progression) - Falls Prevention Clinic

Falls Prevention and Bone Health Program (Progression) - Falls Prevention Clinic

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Queensway Health Centre, 2nd Floor Medical Clinics
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A5
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416-521-4090
905-813-1100 ext 5415
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Toll-Free: 1-888-271-2742
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Fax: 416-521-4116
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By appointment only
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Medically stable adults 65 years and older, who live in the community and want to stay strong, steady and independent * must be well enough to walk 25 meters (with a walking aid if needed) and learn new information

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive services available

Area(s) Served

Mississauga and Toronto (Etobicoke West Mall)

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Falls can cause injury, pain, loss of movement and function, loss of independence, hospitalization and even death * comprehensive assessment by a nurse practitioner and/or geriatrician, and a physiotherapist, with recommendations for treatment

Strong and Steady Program - Education and exercise sessions * participants will improve strength and balance, learn how to make their home safer, find out their risk of having a fall, and learn many ways to protect themselves * two-hour education and exercise session, twice a week for six weeks * follow-up visit three months after completion of the program
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025: Suggest an edit
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