Each year more than 200,000 adults will experience one or more falls, resulting in more than 10,000 hospitalizations and more than 800 direct and indirect deaths.
- 1 in 3 seniors (those aged 65 or older) fall annually.
- Falls among seniors are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries.
- Non-fatal fall injuries are associated with increased morbidity, decreased functioning and increased healthcare costs.
- Falls and fall related injuries account for 10-15% of emergency department presentations and 6% of hospital admissions of those aged 65 years and older.
We have a specialized program to help decrease the risk of falls. We provide you with education exercises and training to help you live safe. Group or individual sessions are available.
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Occupational Therapy
A study indicates that patients who received community based Occupational Therapy services were 6.5 times less likely to require ongoing care and 30 per cent less likely to use emergency department or hospital services. [1] Community-based occupational therapy services can reduce the need for physician visits and hospital re-admissions, and encourage people to participate in [...]
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays an integral part in a growing and aging population. As more health services are required, the demand for qualified physiotherapists in British Columbia will also increase. [1] Health awareness is also on the rise among Canadians and will continue to increase as 25% of the population will be over the age of 65 [...]
Our practitioners are all licensed and registered
Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – BC (CAOT-BC)
BC Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC)
BC Psychological Association (BCPA)
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)