Seniors' Health Services - Regional Continence Home Visits Program

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Trillum Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre
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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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * appointment required for home visits

Application

Physician or nurse practitioner's referral is required for Regional Continence Home Visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Seniors 60 years and older who are moderately to severely frail and experiencing continence related issues and resides within the Mississauga Halton area

Fees

Free - covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive services available

Area(s) Served

Mississauga and Toronto (Etobicoke)

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

The program aims to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for seniors by improving access to assessment and treatment of incontinence (including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, urinary frequency day or night, problems with bowel control, frequent urinary tract infections, difficulty learning how to use or care for a urinary catheter, and constipation)


Continence Home Visit
  • patients and/or caregiver(s) will be assessed by a Nurse Continence Advisor who is registered nurse with advanced education and training in continence care
  • first visit will last about 1.5 hours * follow up visits, if needed, will be about 30 minutes
  • ultrasound test to measure urine volumes and/or physical exam may be needed
  • client/caregiver education is a key part of this program
Last updated: Mar 19, 2025: Suggest an edit