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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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643 W Gore St
Stratford, ON
N5A 1L4
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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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 Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and/or the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program
There are 3 levels of classes:
Level 1
- offered in community setting
- designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
- classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Level 2
- offered in community settings
- designed for those with a moderate level of ability
- class is a mix of both standing and seated components
Level 3
- 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 to register * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 60 years and older * those with mobilty and balance issues
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Area Served:
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Stratford and area (Perth)
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