Of the patients admitted to Halton Healthcare, 65% are aged 65+, while those 85+ represent the fastest growing age group in the Halton Region. Our clinical staff recognized the unique needs of the elderly population and initiated an interdisciplinary Delirium Prevention project in 2007. This innovative initiative evolved in 2009 to Safer Elder Care, an award winning program that recognizes the unique needs of older adults and provides a culture of care that is sensitive to the needs of this population.
Today, our Safer Elder Care program addresses common inter-related geriatric issues such as delirium prevention and management, safe mobility, least restraint, falls prevention, skin care and the prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections.