Aging in place works best when we identify risks early: orthostatic hypotension, high-risk medications, vision/hearing loss, and home hazards. We review medications for fall-risk culprits (benzodiazepines, sedatives) and consider deprescribing when benefits no longer outweigh harms—concepts aligned with Canadian primary-care quality improvement. For cognition, we screen for reversible contributors (depression, hypothyroidism, B12 deficiency) and refer for memory clinic assessment when indicated. Public resources on healthy aging and falls prevention are available from Health Canada’s aging and seniors hub.
We support families navigating home care, long-term care, and palliative care transitions.
What This Service Includes
Medication safety
Beers/STOPP-aware review, renal dosing, drug–drug interactions.
Mobility & falls
Gait aid, strength, balance, vitamin D when appropriate.
Cognition
MOCA/MMSE tools, driving safety, dementia referrals.
What to Expect
Comprehensive visit
Goals of care, priorities, what matters most to you.
Review
ADLs/IADLs, caregiver capacity, social supports, elder safety.
Plan
Home care referrals, OT/PT, geriatric psychiatry, palliative care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primarily clinic-based; home visits depend on physician availability and regional programs; we coordinate community nursing when needed.
We complete required assessments when clinically appropriate and document fitness or restrictions per provincial rules.
We screen for caregiver burnout and connect to respite services and support groups.
We discuss substitute decision-makers, goals of care, and CPR preferences—documented and revisited over time.