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Community Falls Prevention Program
Baycrest Health Sciences
3560 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON
M6A 2E1
3560 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON
M6A 2E1
416-785-2500 ext 6111
Fax: 647-788-2199
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required for many programs and should be initiated through our Central Navigation.
Eligibility / Target Population
65 years or older to participate * previous fall in the last 12 months or fear of falling * ambulatory with or without gait aid * able to stand unassisted * cognitive ability/interest in participating in group discussion
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Area Served
Toronto (North York)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
All of our locations are wheel chair accessible
Description of Services
Falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues or chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
The program is divided into two streams
Falls Prevention Program
Maintenance Exercise program - Maintenance component of the Falls Prevention Program is aimed at supporting clients in maintaining the abilities they have gained in the Falls Prevention program * Classes aimed to support individuals that are at risk for deconditioning and could benefit from staying fit due to an ongoing chronic condition
The program is divided into two streams
Falls Prevention Program
- 10-week program offering 1 hour sessions 1 per week of combined education and exercise
- 30 minute discussion of fall prevention education and strategies (i.e. Identification of falls risk factors, movement strategies, reaching, bending, turning, environmental factors, community mobility)
- 30 minutes of fall prevention exercise and balance activities (focusing on core stability, leg strength and challenging balance)- Group size: Maximum 10 participants per group
Maintenance Exercise program - Maintenance component of the Falls Prevention Program is aimed at supporting clients in maintaining the abilities they have gained in the Falls Prevention program * Classes aimed to support individuals that are at risk for deconditioning and could benefit from staying fit due to an ongoing chronic condition
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026: Suggest an edit
