Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department
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Service: Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Healthy, Safe and Strong Exercise
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0766 | Last Modified: 11 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-984-2621 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-212-3922 |
| Fax | 905-984-6409 |
| hssregistration@niagararegion.ca | |
| Website | www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/programs/healthy-safe-strong-exercise.aspx |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region ; Call for specific locations |
| Located In Community | Thorold |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Sir Isaac Brock Way and Merrittville Hwy |
| Mailing Address | c/o Seniors Community Programs Box 344 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way Thorold, ON L2V 3Z3 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: Programs have been temporarily suspended. A virtual platform may be available for fall registration. All active clients are able to receive scheduled wellness telephone calls. A 26 week group exercise program that helps improve and maintain strength, prevent age-related muscle loss, and build balance. The program uses exercise techniques that will help improve movement, stay independent, improve balance and stability, reduce risk of injury. The group sessions are intended to improve the ability to perform activities of daily living (house and yard work, washing/drying cloths, etc.), balance and posture to reduce risk of falling and improve confidence to get around |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 60 year(s) and up Older adults residing in Ontario, who possess a valid Ontario Health Card * Must be able to follow instructions and self determine necessary modifications suitable to personal health limitations * May be at risk for falls or have experienced a fall(s) * Must be able to independently ambulate and/or transfer |
| Application | Call or email for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Unknown - Call for details |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Service Categories | Physical Fitness ~ Older Adults |