West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program
The goal of the West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program (WEIFPP) is to reduce the number and impact of falls suffered by seniors living in the west end of Ottawa.
The program provides:
Assessment and intervention for high-risk seniors
Advocacy and identification of gaps in services for seniors
How We Help
A team member is available to meet with each senior in their home to do a fall risk assessment and to identify risk factors. Together with the senior (and family and/or caregiver), a plan is created to reduce the risk of future falls. This plan includes home modifications, an in-home exercise program to improve balance and strength, and education about safety and healthy living.
Who We Serve
To access the West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program (WEIFPP), seniors must live within the PQCHC area or the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre catchment area. To find out if you live in the required catchment area, please enter your address at http://www.coalitionottawa.ca/en/find-your-chrc.aspx.
Referrals are accepted from seniors who meet all of the following:
Have had 1 or more indoor falls or many outdoor falls in the last year
Are 70 years of age and older
Live in their own home or in a retirement home
Are not currently receiving therapy services through Ontario Health atHome or a day hospital
Are willing and able to take part in reducing their falls
Services are offered Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in clients’ homes. Services are provided in English or French with interpreters available for other languages.
Make a Referral
To make a referral, complete our WEIFPP Online Referral Form
You can also download the WEIFPP Fillable Referral Form using the link at the bottom right and fax it "Attention Falls Prevention" to 613-820-2006.
RESOURCES
The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
In Ottawa, falls are currently the number one cause of injuries, resulting in emergency room visits and hospitalization for seniors. This checklist is here to help you assess whether you are at risk for falling. Older adults are encouraged to complete this checklist and to follow-up with their healthcare provider as needed.