To be eligible for the Falls Prevention Clinic, you must meet the following criteria.

You:

• Are aged 70 or over,
• Are community-dwelling and ambulatory (with our without assistive devices) in the Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby or North/West Vancouver area,
• Have had at least one fall in the previous 12 months,
• Have not had a hip fracture or hip replacement in the previous 2 years,
• Have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia,
• Do not have any progressive neurological conditions (eg. Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.),
• Are able to walk at least 3 meters (with or without assistive device), and
• Are able to verbally communicate well in English

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being seen at our Clinic, please speak to your Family Physician about a referral.