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Program:
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Falls Prevention and Bone Health Program (Progression) - Falls Prevention Clinic
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Phone Numbers:
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905-813-1100 ext 5415
416-521-4090
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Address:
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Credit Valley Hospital, Seniors' Services 1F
2200 Eglinton Ave W
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Service Description:
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Comprehensive assessment by a nurse practitioner or geriatrician, and a physiotherapist, with recommendations for treatment * agree to participate in a two-hour education and exercise session, twice a week for six weeks * follow-up visit three months after completion of the program
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
Assessments take place at the following fall prevention clinics:- Queensway Health Centre site, 150 Sherway Dr, 2nd Floor Medical Clinics, Etobicoke, M9C 1A5
- Credit Valley Hospital site, 2200 Eglinton Ave W, Seniors' Services 1F, Mississauga, L5M 2N1
Exercise and education classes take place at either one of these two locations:
- Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, 1399 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, L5J 4L1
- Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga, L5N 3L4
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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 * are able to get to and from the program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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