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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN5015 | Last Full Update: 27 Oct 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) All in-person classes cancelled * virtual classes are available - call for dates, times, and registration |
| Contact Information | |
| Website | www.von.ca/en/site/hamilton |
| Primary Contact | Emily Atkinson; Phone: (Business) 905-746-0169 ext 2282; Email: emily.atkinson@von.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - HNHB-LHIN |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) All in-person classes cancelled * virtual classes are available - call for dates, times, and registration ------------------- Exercise Classes Free exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones and increased overall independence * registration required but no referral necessary * program offered 48 weeks per year * taught by non-regulated professionals (Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant, or Certified Fitness Instructor) * held at multiple community locations Falls Prevention Classes Free community falls prevention program focusing on strength, balance, flexibility and endurance in an effort to reduce the risk of falling * registration required but no referral necessary * program is 12 weeks in length and consists of two exercise classes a week * program is taught by a regulated healthcare professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, RN, RPN or RKin) * held at multiple community locations |
| Hours | Program times vary, contact for information |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Ages: 60 year(s) and up or people under 60 with mobility issues * all eligible members of the public are welcome, do not need to be resident of retirement home but must have own transportation and be able to participate in group settings |
| Application | Call Primary Contact above |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Map provided for geocoding purposes only to locate services in Burlington ON. Map does not point to specific class location |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Fall Prevention Programs ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Older Adults |
