Falls Prevention Program
Baycrest now offers an interprofessional risk management, education and exercise program for older adults living in the community to help minimize the risk of falls.
The eight-week program is for seniors living in the community and held every Monday and Wednesday, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The program is covered by OHIP, with no extra charges to participants.
If you are interested, or know of someone who could benefit from the Falls Prevention Program, here are the admission requirements:
- 65 years of age or older
- medically and cognitively well enough to participate in group activities
- able to walk 25 metres with or without a walking aid
- able to arrange their own transportation
- reside within the program’s catchment area (between Steeles and St. Clair avenues, and Keele and Yonge streets)
- physician referral
The Baycrest Community Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) continues to offer the following services:
The Wellness Path Program, a 12-week out-patient rehabilitation program for frail elderly people who are experiencing challenges staying at home.
The Baycrest Community Outreach Team is a group of health professionals who visit the frail elderly in their homes for geriatric assessment and short-term interventions.
3560 Bathurst StreetToronto, Ontario
Canada M6A 2E1
Phone: 416-785-2500
