Health & Wellness

Falls Prevention Programs/Education

Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara, Centre de santé communautaire Niagara - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs

Welland, ON

COVID-19: Calls are being offered virtually. Exercise videos are recorded and posted weekly on Facebook, website, and Youtube. On website: For French classes click on the left menu on : 55 ans et plus and scroll down to Entraînement amusant de la maison avec MCL2+G/Fun fit from home with MCL2+G. For English exercises, click on English top right and scroll down to Exercises.


Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls * Falls Prevention classes are lead by Occupational Therapist and Exercise Classes are led by Certified Fitness Instructor/Recreation Therapist * transportation is available for some French activites* times subject to change in summer

EXERCISE CLASSES

French classes:

Niagara Falls

• La Residence Joie de Vivre, 5800 Dixon St - Fri 10 am
• Salle Saint Antoine, 4570 Portage Rd - Wed 1:30 pm

• Plymouth Cordage, 110 First St - Tue 1:30 pm, Wed 9:30 am, Fri 10 am
• Club Social, 810 East Main St - Mon 1:30 pm * Tue-Wed, Fri 10:30 am
• Residence Richelieu, 649 Tanguay Ave - Mon, Thu 10:30 am
• Foyer Richelieu, 655 Tanguay Ave - Tue 3:45 pm, Fri 1:30 pm

• La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Thu 9 am

• Seaway Mall; Tue and Fri 9 am
• Seaway Mall Library (Zumba): Thu 3pm

• Saint Antoine Church, 4570 Portage Rd - Mon. 1 pm and Thu 11am

• Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East; Mon, Wed 3 pm
• Meridian Community Center, 100 Meridian Way; Tue and Thu 1pm
• Lookout Ridge,1505 Lookout Street; Mon and Fri 3 pm

• Club Social, 810 East Main St - Tue, Thu 10 am (Sep-Jun)

• La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Tue 1:30 pm, Fri 10:30am (Sep-Jun)

• La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 3pm

• Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East Tue, Thu 2:45 (Sep-Jun)
• Meridian Community Center, 100 Meridian Way; Wed and Fri 10:30 am

• Club Social, 810 East Main St - Mon and Wed 9 am

• Vale Health and Wellness Center, 550 Elizabeth St., Mon 10:30 am and Fri 1:30 pm (Sep-Jun)

Office: 905-734-1141

Toll Free: 1-866-885-5947

Hours vary

Community Support Services of Niagara - Safety at Home

320 Vansickle Rd
Unit 3 St Catharines, ON
L2S 0B4

Free individualized home safety assessments and education on how to remain healthy, safe and independent in your home. A summary of recommendations that promote independence and mobility are provided and external referrals made as needed.

https://happyinmyhome.ca/

Office: 905-682-3800

Fax: 905-682-2957

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Radiant Care - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs

15 Elden St
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON
L0S 1T0

COVID-19: Classes on hold until further notice.

Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues aim to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes are run by a Physiotherapist Assistant or Therapeutic Recreationist.

https://radiantcare.net

Office: 905-468-1111

Fax: 905-468-4384

Falls Prevention Classes: Mon 3:30 pm (strength), 4 pm (balance)
Wed 10:30 am (strength); 11:15 am (balance)
Fri 10:30am (strength), 11:15 am (balance)
Exercise Classes: Mon 9 am-9:30 am
Tue 3 pm-3:30 pm
Wed 9 am-9:30 am
Fri 9 am-9:30 am

Radiant Care - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs

1 Tabor Dr
St Catharines, ON
L2N 1V9

COVID-19: Suspended until further notice.

Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues aim to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes are run by a Physiotherapist Assistant or Therapeutic Recreationist.

https://radiantcare.net

Office: 905-934-2548

Fax: 905-934-6467

Falls Prevention Classes Mon, Fri 10:15 am-10:45 am, 10:45 am-11:15 am
Exercise Classes Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 1 pm-1:30 pm

VON Canada - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs

Niagara, ON

Falls Prevention: A 12-week, group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. This program includes two sessions per week, running 45 min each. Included in each session is an active exercise component to increase strength and improve balance as well as an interactive educational piece on falls risk factors and solutions. Programs are taught by a Registered Kinesiologist.

Various locations in Grimsby, Port Colborne, St Catharines and Welland.

General Exercise Programs: Exercise classes are taught in a group setting, geared towards the senior population. Participants will work through chair-based and/or standing exercises targeting improvements in strength, flexibility and balance. Various equipment is used to achieve these goals including resistance bands, small hand weights and exercise balls. This program is suitable for all levels of fitness. Modifications to exercises are presented by the instructor for an inclusive and safe workout for all participants. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness.

Various locations in Fonthill, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Smithville, St Catharines, Vineland and Welland.

https://www.von.ca

Office: 365-323-2806

Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312

Fax: 905-527-1919

Hours vary, call for information