COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.

SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors

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175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
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St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
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Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
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Fax: 519-631-4798
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Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for more information or to be assessed

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability

Fees

Free

Executives

Deb Selwyn - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
debra.selwyn@von.ca

Contacts

Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Elgin and area

Accessibility

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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 SMARTĀ® (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

All participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending * drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22267 to pre-register
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023: Suggest an edit
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