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Fall Prevention Network Niagara includes the following parties:

Brock University - Dr. Allan Adkin's research focuses on improving the techniques used to evaluate and treat people with balance problems. Issues examined include falls and fear of falling in older adults and persons with neurological deficits, such as Parkinson disease

Brock University - Allan Adkin, Ph.D.

(Waterloo) Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation: My research focuses on improving the techniques used to evaluate and treat people with balance problems. Issues examined include falls and fear of falling in older adults and persons with neurological deficits, such as Parkinson disease.

Website: www.brocku.ca
Phone: 905-688-5550 ext. 4990

 

Canadian National Institute for the Blind is a community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss

CNIB

is a community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.

Website: www.cnib.ca
Phone: 1-888-275-5332

 

The Canadian Red Cross is an international not-for-profit organization that provides humanitarian services in Canada. Community Health Services Program provides approximately 300,000 hours of Personal Support/Homemaking, Palliative and Respite care annually to individuals in need throughout our Niagara community. Red Cross Transportation Program provides rides to medical appointments, shopping, family visits and social outings for eligible individuals. Niagara Specialized Transit Program transports eligible clients with mobility issues to medical related appointments

Canadian Red Cross

An international not-for-profit organization that provides humanitarian services in Canada. Community Health Services Program provides approximately 300,000 hours of Personal Support/Homemaking, Palliative and Respite care annually to individuals in need throughout our Niagara community. Red Cross Transportation Program provides rides to medical appointments, shopping, family visits and social outings for eligible individuals. Niagara Specialized Transit Program transports eligible clients with mobility issues to medical related appointments.

Website: www.redcross.ca

Phone: 905-680-4099
1-888-835-3073

 

Community Care Access Center provide access to government-funded in-home health care, community services, and long-term care homes. We also can help with information about local community support service agencies, and can link you to these agencies. We assist people of all ages to receive care and treatment to stay in the comfort of their own homes and also provide health care services in schools to children who have special medical needs. Anyone can make a referral to the Community Care Access Center. A person requiring service, family member, caregiver, friend, physician, or other health care professional

Community Care Access Center

Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant CCAC - Niagara Branch
provide access to government-funded in-home health care, community services, and long-term care homes. We also can help with information about local community support service agencies, and can link you to these agencies. We assist people of all ages to receive care and treatment to stay in the comfort of their own homes and also provide health care services in schools to children who have special medical needs. Anyone can make a referral to CCAC; a person requiring service, family member, caregiver, friend, physician, or other health care professional.

Website: www.ccac-ont.ca
Phone: 905-684-9441
or 1-800-263-5480

 

Community Rehab provides a complete range of rehabilitation services for clients when and where they require them. Physiotherapists can provide assessment re: cause of falls, provide appropriate exercise programs and help provide gait aids. Occupational therapists can provide home safety assessments and help provide equipment to assist in every day activities. Many of our services are funded through Community Care Access Centres, insurance companies or by the employer

Community Rehab

a dynamic company of rehabilitation professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Dietitians, and Social Workers. We service individuals in their homes, clinics and work place, throughout Ontario. Services can be funded through Community Care Access Centers, insurance companies, or employers. Physiotherapists can provide assessment re: cause of falls, provide appropriate exercise programs and help provide gait aids. Occupational therapists can provide home safety assessments and help provide equipment to assist in every day activities.

Website: www.commrehab.com
Phone: 905-685-5485
or 1-800-667-1794

 

Community Support Services of Niagara Region is a non-profit agency with community offices coordinating volunteer-based services throughout the Niagara Region. Our client-focused services assist individuals living in their own homes, to maintain independence and enjoy quality of life. Community Support Services of Niagara Region serves seniors and adults with disabilities. Services include: Volunteer Visiting, Call and Reassurance, Home Maintenance and Repair, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), Lunch Out, and Volunteer Transportation.

Community Support Services of Niagara Region (CSSN)

a non-profit agency with community offices coordinating volunteer-based services throughout the Niagara Region. Our client-focused services assist individuals living in their own homes, to maintain independence and enjoy quality of life. CSSN serves seniors and adults with disabilities. Services include: Volunteer Visiting, Call and Reassurance, Home Maintenance and Repair, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), Lunch Out, and Volunteer Transportation.

Website: www.cssn.on.ca
Phone (Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln): 905-563-9501
(Welland, Pelham): 905-788-3181
(Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Thorold, NOTL): 905-682-3800

 

We live in an aging society. Increasingly, people are wrestling with the dilemma of making informed choices for the compassionate care of their loved ones. Two unique options for Multi-generational Living are the Garden Suite and Granny Suite. Contact us for a detailed description. The Elder Care Specialists have 20 years of real life experience, as well as access to numerous qualified Professional Associates. We offer knowledgeable, independent advice. Our objective review offers personalized solutions to your individual needs

Elder Care Specialists

Multi-generational living takes a lot more forethought than putting "Granny in the spare room" and hoping for the best.  We live in an aging society.  Increasingly, people are wrestling with the dilemma of making informed choices for the compassionate care of their loved ones.

Two unique options for Multi-generational Living are the Garden Suite and Granny Suite.  Contact us for a detailed description.

The Elder Care Specialists have 20 years of real life experience, as well as access to numerous qualified Professional Associates.  We offer knowledgeable, independent advice.  Our objective review offers personalized solutions to your individual needs.

The Elder Care Specialists
609 Weaver Road
Port Colbourne, ON L3K 5V3

Telephone: (905) 708-8475

Website: www.eldercarespecialists.ca

Email: nancy@eldercarespecialists.ca

 

Heidehof Home for the Aged offers a range of quality living environments and services for seniors, where the German language, cuisine, and culture still flourish. The Personal Support Workers of the Heidehof Supportive Housing Department provide personal care and homemaking for the tenants of the Edelweiss Apartments and Lindenhaus Senior Life lease condominium

Heidehof Home for the Aged

offers a range of quality living environments and services for seniors, where the German language, cuisine, and culture still flourish. The Personal Support Workers of the Heidehof Supportive Housing Department provide personal care and homemaking for the tenants of the Edelweiss Apartments and Lindenhaus Senior Life lease condominium

Website: www.heidehof.com
Phone: 905-935-3344

 

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre. The Outpatient Geriatric Rehabilitation Program is a structured rehabilitation program for individuals 65 years or older with balance and/or mobility impairments. Physician referral is required.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Outpatient Geriatric Rehab Program is a
structured rehabilitation program for individuals 65 years or older with balance and/or mobility
impairments. Physician referral is required.

Phone: 905-685-1381 ext. 5295

Website: www.hoteldieushaver.org

 

Dell Lewis and Krall Home Health Care is the largest independent home health care dealer in the Niagara Region. Offering personalized in-home and in-store service for all your health care needs. Sales, Service, Rentals; Free delivery in the Niagara Region and 24 hour emergency service.

Dell Lewis and Krall Home Health Care

Dell Lewis and Krall Home Health Care is the largest independent home health care dealer in the Niagara Region.  Offering personalized in-home and in-store service for all your health care needs.

Sales, Service, Rentals; Free delivery in the Niagara Region and 24 hour emergency service.  For all your mobility needs, contact:

Website: www.dellpharmacy.com
Phone: 905-732-4456 or 1-800-563-6482

FAX: 905-732-0947

 

Philips Niagara Regional Lifeline. An unexpected fall or medical emergency can happen at any time, leaving you cut off from the help you need. But with Lifeline, you're never alone - prompt, expert help is available around the clock at the push of a button. Philips Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets you summon help any time of the day or night - even if you can't speak. All you have to do is press your Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Response Centre Associate will ensure you get help fast. Philips Lifeline provides literature on request related to falls.

Niagara Regional Lifeline

An unexpected fall or medical emergency can happen at any time, leaving you cut off from the help you need.

But with Lifeline, you're never alone - prompt, expert help is available around the clock at the push of a button.  Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets you summon help any time of the day or night - even if you can't speak.  All you have to do is press your Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Response Centre Associate will ensure you get help fast.  Lifeline provides literature on request related to falls.

Website: www.lifeline.ca
Phone: 1-800-387-8120 (24 hr number)

 

Senior Community Services Division of the Niagara Region Community Services Department assist seniors and their families by providing information and support for programs and services that will help to enrich their lives and may enable them to remain in their homes longer. Programs offered include Adult Day Services, Supportive Housing, Respite Companion Program, Client Intervention and Assistance, Niagara Gatekeepers and information re Elder Abuse. Public health also promotes healthy active aging and provides information related to home safety, preventing falls, medication safety, and safety tips related to walking and road use

Senior Community Programs

Senior Services Division of the Community Services Department assist seniors and their families by providing information and support for programs and services that will help to enrich their lives and may enable them to remain in their homes longer. Programs offered include Adult Day Services, Supportive Housing, Respite Companion Program, Client Intervention and Assistance, Niagara Gatekeepers and information re Elder Abuse. Public health also promotes healthy active aging and provides information related to home safety, preventing falls, medication safety, and safety tips related to walking and road use

Website: www.niagararegion.ca
Phone: 905-984-2621 or 1-877-212-3922
TTY: 905-984-3913

 

Niagara Health System Geriatric Assessment Unit Provides a comprehensive physical, psychosocial and environmental needs assessment for Niagara's senior population. Physician referral is required. This is a consultation service, which combines the specialized geriatric skills of a program manager / clinical nurse specialist, geriatrician(s) and nurse specialist/case managers.

Niagara Health System Geriatric Assessment Unit

Provides a comprehensive physical, psychosocial and environmental needs assessment for Niagara's senior population. Physician referral is required. This is a consultation service, which combines the specialized geriatric skills of a program manager / clinical nurse specialist, geriatrician(s) and nurse specialist/case managers.

Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca

Phone: 905-378-4647 ext. 53013

 

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village. This a not-for-profit, charitable, multi-level seniors’ complex and home to over 400 seniors who live either in life lease bungalows or apartments, rental or rent-geared-to-income apartments, or long-term care (nursing home).

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village

This not-for-profit, charitable, multi-level seniors’ complex is home to over 400 seniors who live either in life lease bungalows or apartments, rental or rent-geared-to-income apartments, or long-term care (nursing home). Located at:

413 Linwell Road, St. Catharines, ON

Website: www.niggv.on.ca
Phone: 905-935-6080

 

Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to patients, health care professionals and the public. Services to individuals with osteoporosis and the public include free publications, a bilingual toll-free information line, educational programs, post-fracture screening, and referrals to self-help groups and community resources.

Osteoporosis Canada

Provides medically accurate information to patients, health care professionals and the public. Services to individuals with osteoporosis and the public include free publications, a bilingual toll-free information line, educational programs, post-fracture screening, and referrals to self-help groups and community resources.

Website: www.osteoporosis.ca
Phone: 905-227-9646
1-800-463-6842

 

Everyone knows what it can be like in a wet tub or shower, or even on the ceramic floor around the bathroom or kitchen. Don't risk an injury to you or your loved ones. One call to The Positive Step can quickly find out how you can easily and affordably resolve slipping problems in the home

The Positive Step

Safety is such an important issue and safety standards are constantly becoming more strict. We knew that there was a need to eliminate the hazards of slipping for all businesses and home owners.

Website: www.thepositivestep.ca
Phone: 905-680-1832

 

The United Citizens of Ontario represents 300,000 seniors and over 1,000 clubs throughout the province. It is an organization which promotes the best interests of senior citizens in a variety of ways. It is involved in the education and promotion of wellness, health, fitness, safety and recreation of its members plus providing a means where seniors can work together to have an impact on issues concerning them.

United Senior Citizens of Ontario Inc. (U.S.C.O.)

The United Citizens of Ontario represents 300,000 seniors and over 1,000 clubs throughout the province.  It is an organization which promotes the best interests of senior citizens in a variety of ways.  It is involved in the education and promotion of wellness, health, fitness, safety and recreation of its members plus providing a means where seniors can work together to have an impact on issues concerning them.

Website: www.uscont.ca
Phone: 1-888-320-2222
For Niagara club activities, education, policy information and events Dial 211.

 

The V O N is a not-for-profit national health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Foot Care is available by appointment

VON Niagara Branch

A not-for-profit national health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Foot Care available by appointment

Website:www.von.ca
Phone: 905-354-7764
1-800-263-7202

 

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby, Ontario

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Website: www.wlmh.on.ca
Phone: 905-945-2253

 

 

 

 
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