St. Joseph's Home Care
Service: Falls Prevention Safety at Home
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: HAM0920 | Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-522-6887 ext 2237 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-463-6612 |
| Fax | 905-522-5579 |
| smatinyarare@stjhc.ca | |
| Website | www.stjosephshomecare.ca/client-services/help-at-home/falls-prevention-safety-at-home |
| Primary Contact | Shamiso Matinyarare, Safety at Home Coordinator |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | Oct 2009 |
| Primary Executive | Lori Lawson, Director of Community Support Services, St Joseph's Home Care; Phone: 905-522-6887 ext 2238; Fax: 905-522-5575; Email: llawson@stjhc.ca |
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Integration Network |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, and falls prevention education program to seniors and caregivers. Safety at Home (SAH) services include: * free home assessments * referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs, and modifications * referrals to other agencies * subsidies for assistive devices (e.g. grab bars) and coordination of installation for those who qualify * fall prevention education * community and professional presentations |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up seniors at risk for falls |
| Application | Referral from health care providers, caregivers, or family members, or self-referral |
| Languages | English ; French ; will try to accommodate other languages |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Mountain Central |
| Address & Map | 1550 Upper James St, Ste 201 Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6 |
| Intersection | Upper James St and Rymal Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Home Repairs & Modifications ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ; Evaluation for Assistive Technology ; Fall Prevention Programs ; Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services ~ Older Adults ; Residential Snow Shovelling ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education |
