Fall Prevention - Richmond

We are an interdisciplinary team with a public health nurse, a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist who provide services to Richmond community dwelling older adults and their families. 

The program is equally dedicated to direct care and to building community capacity around fall prevention. 

Services offered in home and/or in clinic: 

  • A population health approach to provide education and resources for active seniors and their families, community groups, and groups working with/for seniors

  • Identify for active seniors their risk of falling, fall hazards in their home, and their strength & balance status

  • Make recommendations for ways to reduce risk of falls

  • Refer to other health professionals or community services

Our team

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Public Health Nurse

  • Physiotherapist

Richmond Place

8100 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC
V6Y 1R4
Phone: (604) 233-3150 - Switchboard
(604) 233-3145 - Fall Prevention Program
Fax: (604) 233-3198
Email: rmdfallsprevention@vch.ca

Hours of operation

?Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Referral

Parking & transportation

Enter through doors to the building lobby and check in at reception in lobby. 

Parking

  • Access to Parkade driveway only available when driving East on Granville Avenue

  • Pay parking available on 1st 2 levels of parkade ? purchase 2 hours of parking

  • Pay machine on 1st level $6.25 for 4 hours ? accepts coins or credit card


Eligibility

  • 65 years or older

  • Resident of Richmond

  • Community dwelling

  • Medically stable

  • Cognitively intact

  • Able to direct own care or competent caregiver

  • Understands program and provides consent for referral

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