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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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PO Box 453, 50 William St
Milverton, ON
N0K 1M0
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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 certified volunteers and staff trained in Seniors Fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
There are three levels of classes:
Level One
- 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
Level Two
- 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
Level Three
- 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
Classes:
- Independent Community Exercise
- Milverton Mennonite Fellowship Church
- Poole Mennonite Church (Poole)
- St Peters Lutheran Church (Milverton)
- Rostock Hall (Rostock) - 2 levels of class offered
- Milverton Place - level 1 exercise class
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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 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
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Area Served:
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Milverton, Perth County and area
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