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Program:
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
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Address:
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Betty Cardno Memorial Centre
317 Huron St
Clinton, ON
N0M 1L0
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8am-5pm | |
| Tue | 8am-5pm | |
| Wed | 8am-5pm | |
| Thu | 8am-5pm | |
| Fri | 8am-5pm | |
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Service Description:
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In-person and online group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions offered in various locations * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and/or the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program
Goals include:
- To reduce falls and educate participants about falls prevention
- To improve flexibility, balance, strength and aerobic endurance
- To enhance overall health
There are three levels of classes:
Level One
- Designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
- Classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Level Two
- Designed for those with a moderate level of ability
- Class is a mix of both standing and seated components
Level Three
- 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 to register * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 65 years and older * people with mobility issues
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Area Served:
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Huron County and area
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