For residents who live alone and/or are afraid of falling in their homes, there are 2 community programs available to us:
- Many wearable devices now include fall detection features, and here are some of them Fall Detection Wearables
- Lifeline Personal Response & Support Service (https://www.chats.on.ca/philips-lifeline). Help is accessed at the press of a button. Call CHATS (Community Home Assistance to Seniors) Lifeline at 1-866-719-1017
- Telephone Reassurance & Friendly Visiting provides older adults with free regular security checks by CHATS’ volunteers. For more details click on CHATS Visiting Program Information Sheet or call 1-877-452-4287