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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Older Adults
Thames Centre Recreation Complex
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
519-268-7028
Toll-Free: 1-866-252-1113
Fax: 519-268-2972
As scheduled * contact for specific times
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last updated: Aug 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for more information or to be assessed
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Fees
Free
Executives
Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Languages
English
Language Note
Portuguese interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served
Dorchester and Rural Middlesex
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: Aug 9, 2024: Suggest an edit