Patient Information

Your appointment will include an in-depth assessment of falls risk. This will be followed by a comprehensive exam with one of our geriatricians.


Who Should Visit and What to Expect

To be eligible for the Falls Prevention Clinic, you must meet the following criteria.

You:

  • are aged 65 or over,
  • are community-dwelling (including assisted living facilities),
  • have had at least one fall in the previous 12 months,
    • patients who have sustained a fall-related fracture will be prioritized
  • have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia,
  • do not have any progressive neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.), and
  • are able to walk at least 10 meters (with or without assistive device)

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being seen at our Clinic, please speak to your family physician about a referral.

 

What to expect at the appointment

At the Falls Prevention Clinic, your appointment will include a Falls Risk Assessment and a comprehensive assessment with a geriatrician. The evidence-based Falls Risk Assessment will be performed by one of our staff, and will include various tests and activities to assess your strength, balance, vision, proprioception and reaction time. There will also be a variety of questionnaires assessing your state of independent living and cognitive health. Afterwards, you will see a geriatrician (physician specializing in the care of seniors) who will focus on diagnosis, test interpretation, and intervention to prevent future falls.

Your appointment may take up to 3 hours.

 

How to prepare for your appointment

Before your appointment we will send you a confirmation letter that tells you where your appointment will take place, and what you should wear and bring to your appointment.

Please bring:

  • A list of all of the medications and supplements you are currently taking and their doses
  • Your eye glasses
  • Shoes that you normally wear for walking

 

Cancellation Policy

Please understand that due to our current waitlist, any cancellation or reschedule made less than 3 business days may result in a cancellation fee of $50.

If cancellation is necessary, we require that you to call us at 604-875-4111 ext 69611 between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. If necessary, you may leave a detailed voicemail message. We will return your call as soon as possible. Appointments are in high demand, and your advanced notice will allow another patient access to that appointment time.

Thank you for understanding.