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.
Program: SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Strathroy Office
Phone Numbers: 519-245-3170
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
Fax: 519-245-3164
Email: justin.bertolin@von.ca
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/smart-exercise-and-fall-prevention-classes
Address:
274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
Intersection: Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
Location: Strathroy
Accessibility:
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Some class sites are wheelchair accessible * call for specifics
Hours: As scheduled * contact for specific times
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


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


Meeting: Classes are being offered in person in some regions, as well as virtually * please contact VON office for more details

Locations:

  • Ailsa Craig Community Centre
  • Caradoc Community Centre
  • Compass Church
  • Craigwiel Gardens
  • Davis Manor
  • East Christian Reformed Church
  • Glencoe Arena
  • Ilderton Community Bible Church
  • Mount Brydges Legion
  • Parkhill Community Centre
  • Season's Retirement Communities
  • Thorndale Community Centre
  • Trillium Village
  • Twin Elm Estates
  • Vital Point Church
Fees: Free
Application: Call for more information or to be assessed
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Strathroy and Adelaide-Metcalfe (Rural Middlesex)
See Also: Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Parkinson's Disease
Last Updated: 8/14/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=10858

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