The Frailty Care in the Community program is for people identified by their doctor or allied health professional with a low rating on the frail scale. The free program builds awareness about identifying frailty to reduce the risk of falls, decline of independence and the worsening of other health conditions. It will screen and assess physical performance, nutritional status, medication management, cognition, mental health and social support.
The Frailty Care in the Community program is currently at full capacity and unable to accommodate new patients at this time. There is no estimated date for when appointments will be available for referred patients, and they will be added to a waiting list. Patients requiring additional medical support are encouraged to see their GP to assess their suitability for other PHN-funded frailty programs, or to access support in the community.
Participants are able to access psychologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, dieticians and pharmacists with special interest in aged care. The program involves a variety of individual appointments and group-based movement sessions personalised to the patient’s needs, and improves the navigation to community health services. A fundamental part of the program focuses on social interaction and reducing isolation. Home visitations are also available for high-risk patients.
Low to moderate risk program and Moderate to high-risk program
Painwise
Low to moderate risk program (maximum of 16 weeks) includes:
Moderate to high-risk program (maximum of 24 weeks) includes:
General Practitioner referral required
Joyce McSwan
Persistent Pain Program Office Suite – Corporate House Suite 21 and 23, 155 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227
frailtyprogram@painwise.com.au
Phone: 0412 327 795
Fax: 07 3539 9801
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