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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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416-521-4090
905-813-1100 ext 5415
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Address:
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Queensway Health Centre, 2nd Floor Medical Clinics
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A5
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Intersection:
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The West Mall and Queensway
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Location:
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Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
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Service Description:
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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
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:
- Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga, L5N 3L4 (Wednesday and Friday mornings)
- Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga, L5A 3R8 (Wednesday and Friday afternoons)
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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
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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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Area Served:
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Mississauga and Toronto (Etobicoke West Mall)
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