Home Safe Home – Newsletter Jan-Mar 2016
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Why consult an Occupational Therapist?
Why is it important to consult an occupational therapist to perform a home safety/falls prevention assessment? Occupational Therapists are University educated health care professionals qualified to perform home safety assessments. Occupational Therapists are the health care professionals consulted by Continue reading
6 Warning Signs of Falls – Are you at Risk?
WARNING SIGNS*: Previous Falls: one fall in the last 6 month Fear of Falling: afraid you will fall Medications/Drugs: using sedatives, fluid pills, recreational drugs, blood pressure pills or more than 4 medications Balance and Mobility: any problems with balance Continue reading
Occupational Therapy – Tax deductible
Occupational Therapists are experts, recognized by government and consumers for evaluating and promoting performance in daily activities. The Canada Revenue Agency recognizes occupational Therapy as a tax-deductible medical expense The Canada Revenue Agency allows occupational therapists to authorize disability tax Continue reading
1 In 3 Seniors Will Fall This Year
According to the Seniors’ Falls in Canada: 2nd Report 20-30% of seniors (over 65 yrs) in Canada fall each year 50% of all falls occur at home falls are the direct cause of 95% of all hip fractures, leading to Continue reading
Reduce your risk of falling at home
Here are a few tips to help you reduce your risk of having a fall at home: Remove clutter from your home and walk carefully especially with pets underfoot Use a nightlight in the bedroom and bathroom Never stand on Continue reading