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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
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
Fax: 519-631-4798
As scheduled * contact for specific times
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
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Contacts
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
jill.smith@von.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Elgin and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Mid Mobility
High Mobility
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
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
Downloads
SMART Exercise Class Schedule |
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023: Suggest an edit