Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Middlesex-Strathroy Office - SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)

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COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.

Program:

SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)

Organization:

Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Strathroy Office

Phone Numbers:

519-245-3170

Toll-Free:

1-800-265-7058

Fax:

519-245-3164

Email:

justin.bertolin@von.ca

Website:

von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...

Address:

274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7

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Intersection:

Head St N and Kittridge Ave E

Location:

Strathroy

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics

Hours:

As scheduled * contact for specific times

Service Description:

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

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

Meetings:

Classes are being offered in person in some regions, as well as virtually * please contact VON office for more details

Locations:

Ailsa Craig Community Centre
Caradoc Community Centre
Compass Church
Craigwiel Gardens
Davis Manor
East Christian Reformed Church
Glencoe Arena
Ilderton Community Bible Church
Mount Brydges Legion
Parkhill Community Centre
Season's Retirement Communities
Thorndale Community Centre
Trillium Village
Twin Elm Estates
Vital Point Church

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call for more information or to be assessed

Eligibility / Target Population:

Adults 55 years and older

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)

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