Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - London Community Support Services - SMART Exercise and Fall Prevention Program for Seniors

Application

No referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 55 years and older

Fees

Free

Executives

Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care

Contacts

Dee-Ann Vickers - Manager, Community Support Services
519-659-2273 ext 22348
Jillian Maracle - SMART Supervisor

Languages

English

Area Served

London and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in the VON SMART® (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 who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components

High Mobility

Offered in community settings
Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity

SMART Exercise and Fall Prevention Program for Seniors