Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services - SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability

Fees

Free

Executives

Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca

Contacts

Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Elgin 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

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

SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors