Falls Prevention Clinic

Condition Specific Support and Seniors Services

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

To be eligible for the Falls Prevention Clinic, patients must meet the following criteria:
  • aged 65 or over,
  • 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.),
  • able to walk at least 10 meters (with or without assistive device)
At the Falls Prevention Clinic, appointments will include a Falls Risk Assessment and a comprehensive assessment with a geriatrician. The evidence-based Falls Risk Assessment will be performed and will include tests and activities to assess strength, balance, vision, proprioception and reaction time. There will also be a variety of questionnaires to assess level of independent living and cognitive health. An appointment may take up to three hours.

Wait times are at least 6 months

(604) 875-4111 ext. 69611

Public email: fallsclinicadmin@hiphealth.ca

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/fall...

828 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9

Cost: No cost

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Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Bowen Island, Gibsons, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Powell River, Richmond, Sechelt, Squamish, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
    Seniors Services
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    • Provided at a single location

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