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Rehabilitative Care in Central East
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Centre-Est
Program: Group Exercise Classes and Falls Prevention for Seniors
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron
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

Yoga, line dancing, urban pole walking and a walking club available

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program

There are three levels of classes:

Level One
  • 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

Level Two
  • 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

Level Three
  • 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
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * people with mobility issues
Application: Call Central Intake at 1-844-482-7800 to register * no referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Listowel and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-291-5898
Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
Fax: 519-291-3141
Email: phwellness@von.ca
Website: www.von.ca/en/locations/perth-huron
Address: 975 Wallace Ave N, Unit D-1
Listowel, ON
N4W 1M6
Map
Intersection: Wallace Ave N and McDonald St E
Location: North Perth
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
Contacts: Kenzie Cameron - S.M.A.R.T. Coordinator
519-291-5898 ext 6360 * kenzie.cameron@von.ca
Alyssa Phanpha - Coordinator of Volunteers
519-291-5898 ext 6361 * alyssa.phanpha@von.ca

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