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Program:
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Older Adults
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Address:
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Thames Centre Recreation Complex
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Dorchester Rd and Hamilton Rd
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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Executives:
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Deb Selwyn - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Call for more information or to be assessed
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Portuguese interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Dorchester and Rural Middlesex
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