Record #: MHH0731 | Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | COVID-19 : Due to COVID-19, all Exercises and Falls Prevention Classes and Community Step Up Programs are temporarily on hold. Still accepting referrals and everyone who is registered will be contacted when classes resume. |
Contact Information | |
Toll Free Phone | 1-877-696-1620 |
Fax | 1-855-412-6627 |
seniorswellness@lifemark.ca | |
Website | www.lifemarkseniorswellness.ca/freeexerciseclasses |
Primary Contact | Kristy Musialik, Director, Community Partnership; Phone: 1-800-315-4417; Email: kristy.musialik@lifemark.ca |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Funding | MHLHIN |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Free exercise classes, falls prevention and osteoporosis programs for seniors, older adults with disabilities and those that suffer from chronic illness * a variety of programs are offered throughout the region * aim to to improve seniors' strength, balance, endurance to perform activities around the house and to reduce the risk of falling * in partnership with Acclaim Health and Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues:
Due to COVID-19, all in person exercise and falls prevention classes are temporarily on hold * in replace of in person classes, Lifemark offers education and exercise instruction through teleconferences, live streaming, home exercise programs sent via email and 1-1 phone calls with instructors |
Hours | Hours vary per location * call for information |
Areas Served | Acton ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville |
Boundaries | Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville and area |
Eligibility | Older adults with mobility issues |
Application | Physician referral not required * online referral available |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Classes are held at multiple locations in Acton, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville |
Located In Community | Halton Region |
Address & Map | |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
Service Categories | Fall Prevention Programs ~ Older Adults ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Older Adults ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Osteoporosis |
Copyright | |
Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2021 Mississauga Halton LHIN |