Additional Resources

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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

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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

 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/driver-medical/driver-medical-fitness/driver-medical-fitness-information-for-medical-professionals#over

 

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.

http://www.canwestlifeline.com/