Health & Well-Being

Doctor's Clinic

Doctor’s Clinic

Doctor’s Clinic

Twice a week Momiji operates a Doctor’s Clinic.  The clinic is for Momiji tenants who have registered with this doctor as a patient.  Please note that in urgent circumstances, any Momiji tenant can be seen by this doctor.  To book a doctor appointment, contact Support Services Manager at 416.261.6683 x 228.

Fall Prevention & Seated Strengthening Exercises

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Momiji conducts Fall Prevention and Seated Strengthening Exercise classes to help seniors strengthen their muscles, improve their balance and coordination, and ultimately prevent falls.  These classes are open to Momiji tenants and community seniors.  All participants are assessed to determine their level of need and placed into the appropriate class.  For more information and to register for this service contact the SALC at 416.261.6683 x 248.

Foot Care 

Momiji arranges for a foot care nurse from an outside agency to visit Momiji on a regular basis to provide tenants and community seniors toe nail cutting services.  There is a fee for this service.  For more information or to register for this service contact Case Coordinator at 416.261.6683 x 223.

Nursing Services

Momiji has a part-time registered nurse who provides Momiji tenants with the following services:

  • blood pressure and blood sugar level checks;
  • emergency wound care;
  • provision of information on medications and pre/post-surgery care; and
  • education on common diseases, prevention and healthy living.

These services are not covered by OHIP or any other government funds.  Therefore Momiji incurs the expense and there is only a fee for medical supplies provided. For more information about nursing services contact Support Services Manager at 416.261.6683 x 228.

Physiotherapy Clinic

Momiji offers a physiotherapy clinic every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Momiji tenants and community seniors can participate in either group or individual sessions with a registered physiotherapist and certified assistant.  There is a fee for this service.  For more information or to register for this service contact Case Coordinator at 416.261.6683 x 223.

Seniors Active Living Centre

Momiji’s Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) offers Momiji tenants and seniors living in the community with numerous activities and services onsite at Momiji, in addition to outings to various facilities within the GTA.  The program’s objective is to reduce isolation, as well as promote and maintain health, well-being, safety and independence.  The nature and value of the activities are educational, physical, recreational and social, with many reflecting the richness of participants’ unique Japanese Canadian heritage.  SALC staff is fluently bilingual in Japanese and English adding to the comfort of the seniors’ experience.  Depending upon the activity, some fees apply.  For more information or to register for this service contact the SALC at 416.261.6683 x 248.  To view the SALC Calendar of events (PDF)