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Program:
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SMART Exercise and Fall Prevention Program for Seniors
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Address:
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274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
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Map
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Intersection:
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Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics
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Hours:
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As scheduled * contact for specific times
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Executives:
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Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
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Service Description:
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Offers group exercise to older adults and individuals with mobility
issues or chronic conditions. Classes focus on improving balance,
flexibility, strength and coordination to help people maintain independence
as they age.
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
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Offered in retirement homes (may be open to community members)
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Designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
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Classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated
Mid Mobility
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Offered in community and retirement settings
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Designed for those who may be new to exercise, struggle with balance, or are experiencing some mobility limitations
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Classes are a mix of both standing and seated components
High Mobility
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Offered in community settings
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Designed for those with a moderate to high level of physical fitness
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Provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity
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participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending *
drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22285 to
pre-register
Locations:
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Ailsa Craig Community Centre
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Caradoc Community Centre
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Coldstream Community Centre
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Delaware Community Centre
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Dorchester Community Centre
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East Christian Reformed Church
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Glencoe Arena
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Ilderton Community Centre
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Komoka Community Centre
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Lucan Legion
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Oriole Park
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Parkhill Community Centre
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Thorndale Community Centre
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Trillium Village
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Twin Elm Estates
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VON Office (Stroke/Parkinson's Class)
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Virtual (Zoom) classes
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Application:
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All participants must be pre-registered for classes before attending * drop-ins not accepted at this time * call 519-659-2273 ext 22285 to pre-register
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 55 years and older
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Area Served:
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Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)
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Map
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