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Program: SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
Organizations: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Strathroy Office
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
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older
Application: Call 519-659-2273 ext 22267 to pre-register for classes * call for more information or to be assessed
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-245-3170
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
Fax: 519-245-3164
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...
Address: 274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
Map
Intersection: Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
Location: Strathroy
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times

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