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Program: SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors

Organizations: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services
Description of Services: Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program

There are 3 levels of classes:

Low Mobility
  • offered in retirement homes (may be open to community members)
  • designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
  • classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated

Mid Mobility
  • offered in community and retirement settings
  • designed for those with a moderate level of ability
  • class is a mix of both standing and seated components

High Mobility
  • offered in community settings
  • designed for those with a moderate to vigorous level of ability
  • provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
Application: All participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending * drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22267 to pre-register
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Elgin and area

Phone Numbers: St Thomas: 519-637-6408
Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
Fax: 1-833-694-1483
Email: jillian.maracle@von.ca
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...
Address: 175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
Intersection: S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd
Location: St Thomas
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Contacts: Jillian Maracle - Manager, Home and Community Care
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
 

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PDF SMART Exercise Class Schedule
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