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Seniors Community Health Team

The Seniors Community Health Team is a team of health care professionals dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of seniors.

Our Team members include:

  • Social Worker
  • Registered Nurse
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Dietitian
  • Pharmacist

By visiting seniors in their homes, we:

  • Help to improve seniors’ quality of life.
  • Help seniors to stay healthy and independent at home and in the community.
     

Who is eligible for the Seniors Community Health Team?

You are eligible if you are a senior and any of the following apply:

  • You’ve had changes in your health or abilities.
  • You are on multiple medications.
  • You are unsteady and/or have had recent falls.
  • You’ve had noticeable changes in your memory.
  • You have questions about nutrition and food.
  • You want to learn more about programs and services for seniors.

What does the Seniors Community Health Team do?

We visit seniors in their homes and may:

  • Gather a social and health history
  • Review medications
  • Test balance and strength
  • Measure blood pressure
  • Test memory skills
  • Check the home and suggest safety improvements
  • We will contact other health care providers as needed to help coordinate resources and services.

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

fri Oct 11 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat Oct 12 Unavailable
sun Oct 13 Unavailable
mon Oct 14 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
tue Oct 15 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
wed Oct 16 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
thu Oct 17 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Any health care professional can refer you to the Seniors Community Health Team including:

  • Family doctor
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Continuing Care Coordinator
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Pharmacist

Ask your health care provider about being referred to the Seniors Community Health Team today.

Contact

Phone: 902-634-7015

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