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SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
1151 Florence St, Suite 200
London, ON
N5W 2M7
London, ON
N5W 2M7
519-659-2273
Fax: 519-659-6191
As scheduled * contact for specific times
Last updated: Mar 21, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
No referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 55 years and older
Fees
Free
Executives
Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Contacts
Dee-Ann Vickers - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-659-2273 ext 22348 * dee-ann.vickers@von.ca
519-659-2273 ext 22348 * dee-ann.vickers@von.ca
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
London and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Mid Mobility
High Mobility
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
Last updated: Mar 21, 2024: Suggest an edit