Your occupational therapist will evaluate your mobility and tour your home with you. You will learn solutions to maximize your safety in each room and to reduce your risk of falls, so that you can live as independently as possible in your home. A written report is provided with specific product recommendations.

Duration of the visit: 1-2 hours.

After your file with the PAD program has been opened, your occupational therapist will come to your home to complete the required evaluations. We submit all of the necessary documentation, and then do a joint visit with the building inspector from your municipality to confirm all of the recommended home adaptations. We then finalize the program after your renovations are completed. We remain available as a liaison between you and the PAD program throughout the process. Click here to visit the government of Quebec’s webpage about this program.

Number of visits: 3, or more if needed

Your occupational therapist will perform a brief interview and evaluation prior to completing the forms. In some cases, this service can be provided online, by video.

Your occupational therapist will come to your home to complete the interview and assessment required by the transit authority (STM, STL, etc.).

The transit authority requires that you send your application with a passport-size photo and a photocopy of a photo ID (medicare card, passport). Click here to visit the STM Paratransit page. Ergovie can take your photo and a copy of your ID and send everything to the transit authority for a small extra fee.

Your occupational therapist will come to your home to perform a brief assessment and to complete the SAAQ form. In some cases (eg. Chronic illness) this service can be provided online, by video.

The SAAQ requires that you send them an administration fee with their application form. Click here to visit the SAAQ Disabled Parking Permit page.

Your occupational therapist will come to your office to evaluate your posture, pain/injury history, office equipment, and work tasks. All possible adjustments will be done on-the-spot (eg. chair, computer screen, etc.), with education on pain management and work task management.

A written report is provided with specific product recommendations. No formal referral is required.

Duration of the visit: 1-2 hours.

Whether you are a person or a business, our team can help you choose the best furniture for your specific needs. Consult an occupational therapist before a big purchase, to avoid making a mistake that may be expensive and cause pain or injury to you or your employees.

Your occupational therapist will work with you, online or at your home, to manage your symptoms, minimize post-exertional malaise, and participate in daily life in a way that is meaningful to you. Areas of support can include: pacing and prioritizing, restorative rest skills, planning, energy conservation, assistive devices for daily tasks, cognitive strategies, completing government forms, etc.

You can choose the session duration based on your tolerance. This service is open to anyone living in the province of Quebec.

Before or after your surgery, your occupational therapist will come to your home and evaluate your physical abilities, your home environment, and the tasks that you need to complete. You will receive verbal and written recommendations on how to manage your daily tasks and adapt your home given your limitations.

Duration of the visit: 1-2 hours.

Your occupational therapist will come to your home to teach a caregiver or loved one on how to safely assist with hygiene, dressing, use of a hoyer lift, management of pressure wounds, and more. Our teaching approach focuses on maximizing participation from the client while optimizing safety for both the client and the caregiver.

Are you recently retired, or planing to retire, and worried about how to spend your time? Your occupational therapist will meet you at your home or virtually to discover your past/current interests, your values, and your personal goals so that you can fill your time with meaningful activities.

Our dynamic, evidence-based workshops are very popular! Gabi, Melanie, and Zander have presented to teams, communities, and businesses on the following topics:

• Ergonomics & The Home Office
• Ergonomics for Hairstylists
• Home Care, Fall Prevention, and Caregiver Safety
• Home Safety & Tips for Staying Independent

Workshops can be bilingual, or in either English or French.

Don’t see your preferred topic on the list? Contact us! Our occupational therapists would be happy to discuss creating a workshop to serve your needs.