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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.
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services
Phone Numbers: St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
Fax: 519-631-4798
Email: matthew.thirlwall@von.ca
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevent...
Address:
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
Intersection: S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd
Location: St Thomas
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Contacts: Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Service Description: 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 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 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



Locations:
  • Belmont United Church
  • Central United Church
  • Dutton Dunwich Community Centre
  • East Elgin Community Complex
  • Elgin Centre
  • Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
  • Festival Gardens
  • Heritage Place
  • Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church
  • Port Stnaley Arena and Community Centre
  • Rodney Community Centre
  • Royal Oak Senior Living
  • Season's Retirement Community
  • Talbot Manor
Fees: Free
Application: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older * adults with a disability
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Elgin and area
See Also: Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Parkinson's Disease

This information was last completely updated on 7/10/2024

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