In order to reduce the incidence and severity of falls among seniors and in order to maintain their autonomy, the CSSS-IUGS offers various fall prevention programs. A team of specialists known as the personalized multifactorial intervention team (PMI) has been formed to respond to the needs of elders living at home.
To Keep on Standing: Home Falls Prevention Services
- Services offered
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- Falls risk screening
- Evaluations by professionals (physical rehabilitation therapist, nutritionist, pharmacist)
- Personalized interventions
- Exercise group or referral to community activity programs
- Follow-up
- Clientele
- Persons aged 65 and older who have or almost have suffered a fall and who are concerned by their loss of balance.
- How to access these services
- Dial 819 780-2222 or come to CLSC 50, Camirand Street during our regular business hours.
- Fiche de référence pour les professionnels (available in French only)
