Additional Resources
Home visits
If you have been referred for a home visit with Dr. Marzia Shafie, our office will contact you with the details of her visit. Home visits are offered Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Physicians wishing to refer a patient for a home visit, please indicate this on the PGG referral form.
Educational Resources
News
Who is caring for Canada’s elderly?
https://newsroom.royalcollege.ca/who-is-caring-for-canadas-seniors/
External Resources
Falls Prevention
If falling is a concern for you or a loved one, we recommend you consider exercises specifically designed to strengthen problem areas for the elderly. Please see the attached link from Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL). Note, there are three levels of exercises in multiple languages and video resources are posted for each.
Information regarding Dementia
The Alzheimer`s Society offers dementia education and resources for patients and caregivers. You can self refer to their services through the First Link Program.
Contact them through the First Link Dementia Hotline:
Province-wide: 1-800-936-6033
Lower Mainland: 604-681-8651
If you are a Physician or Nurse Practioner you can connect your patient with the Alzheimer`s Society of BC by clicking on the button below.
Driving Safety
Decisions regarding safety to drive are made by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles through the Road Safety BC Program. For more information visit the website
If you are a physician with concerns regarding your patients road safety refer for an assessment using the button below.
Home Care
Home supports are often a crucial part of maintaining independence and safety for seniors. Individuals or caregivers can self-refer for information and assessment.
If you have questions and are awaiting a consult at Pacific Geriatricians Group we recommend that you do not delay your assessment and connect with your local Home and Community Care Service.
You can call the number below or visit their website for more information.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care
Vancouver
604-263-7377
Richmond
604-278-3361
North Shore
604-986-7111
Fraser Health
1-855-412-2121
Private Care Providers:
Home Instead provides a wide range of support services and has financial aid available for those who qualify. Please see their website for more information.
https://www.homeinsteadvancouver.ca/
Family and Social Supports for Seniors
Information on a broad range of topics is available from the provincial government through SeniorsBC. For questions regarding Healthy Aging, Health and Safety, Financial & Legal Matters, Transportation, Caring for Seniors, Home and Community Care and Housing please visit their website
Safety Alert Systems, Identification Pendants, GPS Location Tracking
For information regarding safety alert systems for your home please visit the websites for Lifeline and MedicAlert.