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Program: Seniors Group Exercise Programs - SMART

Organizations: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Dorchester Office
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

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Application: Call for more information or to be assessed
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Dorchester and Rural Middlesex

Phone Numbers: 519-268-7028
Toll-Free: 1-866-252-1113
Fax: 519-268-2972
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/seniors-group-exercise-programs...
Address: Dorchester Community Centre
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
Intersection: Dorchester Rd and Hamilton Rd
Location: Dorchester
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

 
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