Health & Wellness (Display All)
- Abuse/Violence Related Support
- Addictions Support
- Bereavement Support
- Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups
- Dementia/Alzheimer Supports and Services
- Falls Prevention Programs/Education
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
- Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Homemaker Assistance
- Mental Health Services and Adult Protective Services
- Physiotherapy Programs and Rehabilitation
- Physician Referrals and Medical Information Services
- Podiatry/Foot Care
- Walk-In Medical Clinics
- Warmlines and Crisis Lines
- Wellness Programs
Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Recreation and Sports
Exercise Programs and Falls Prevention Programs
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Exercise Classes
403 Ontario StUnit 1 St Catharines, ONL2N 1L5
Minds in Motion Exercise Class
A n 8-week, community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of dementia and their care partners.
Virtual Qigong Exercise Class
An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves mediation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.
https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en/help-support/programs-services/i-am-person-living-dementia
niagara@alzheimerniagara.caOffice: 905-687-3914
Fax: 905-687-9952
Minds in Motion Port Colborne Mon 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, St Catharines Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm * Qigong Mon, Thu 1 pm-2 pm via Zoom
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Exercise Classes
Vale Health and Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth St Port Colborne, ONL3K 5W3
Minds in Motion Exercise Class
A n 8-week, community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of dementia and their care partners.
Virtual Qigong Exercise Class
An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves mediation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.
https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en/help-support/programs-services/i-am-person-living-dementia
niagara@alzheimerniagara.caOffice: 905-687-3914
Fax: 905-687-9952
Minds in Motion Port Colborne Mon 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, St Catharines Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm * Qigong Mon, Thu 1 pm-2 pm via Zoom
Bridges Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 1P8
Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitians
- Diabetes Educators
- Social Workers
- Health Promoters
- Community Health Workers
- Dental Health Community Worker
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.
info@bridgeschc.caOffice: 905-871-7621
Fax: 905-871-9135
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-7 pm
Bridges Community Health Centre
380 Elm StRear Port Colborne, ONL3K 4P2
Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitians
- Diabetes Educators
- Social Workers
- Health Promoters
- Community Health Workers
- Dental Health Community Worker
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.
info@bridgeschc.caOffice: 289-479-5017
Fax: 905-835-7756
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-7 pm
Brock University - Aquatics Program
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St Catharines, ONL2S 3A1
Offers a variety of swimming instruction programs and classes including swim lessons and camps, certification courses, aquatic fitness classes and competitive programs. Offers competitive club swimming programs for children, youth and adults. Offers adult memberships for lane swimming.
Pool can also be booked for private use.
https://www.brocku.ca/recreation
Office: 905-688-5550 ext 4060
Office: 905-688-5550 ext 3928
Hours vary
Brock University - Brock Functional Inclusive Training Centre
2021 Canada Games Way St Catharines, ONL2V 4Y6
Provides supervised community exercise programs to improve health and quality of life in older adults, cardiac patients and individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Exercise Program (Heart Strong) - Provides therapeutic exercise and education for individuals who have established or are at risk for heart disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Seniors Exercise Program (SeniorFit)- Provides balance enhancement, cardiovascular and strengthening exercises for a seniors population
Neurological Rehab Program (Power Cord)- Provides exercise for those with a SCI-Spinal Cord Injury-afternoons, MS Exercise program-mornings
Office: 905-688-5550
Fax: 905-378-5724
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara, Centre de santé communautaire Niagara - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Welland, ON
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength, flexibility and balance to prevent injury and falls. Falls Prevention classes (Keeping Balance) are lead by an Occupational Therapist and Lo-impact aerobic classes (Stay Fit) are led by Certified Fitness Instructor/Recreation Therapist. Times are subject to change in the summer.
STAY FIT CLASSES
French classes:
Niagara Falls
- Église Saint Antoine, 4570 Portage Rd - Mon, Wed 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Fri 10:30 am-11:30 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
English classes:
Welland
- Seaway Mall; Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East; Mon, Wed 11 am-12 pm
FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES
French Classes
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Thu 9 am-10 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Wed 10 am-11 am
English classes:
St. Catharines
- Heidehof Ball Room, 600 Lake St - Tue, Thu 3 pm-4 pm
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Mon, Wed 10:30 am-11:30 am
Beamsville
- Trinity United Church, 4287 William St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Office: 905-734-1141
Toll Free: 1-866-885-5947
Hours vary
Heidehof - Exercise Program
600 Lake St St Catharines, ONL2N 4J4
Group exercise class for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider.
office@heidehof.comOffice: 905-935-3344
Hours vary
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Healthy, Safe and Strong Exercise
60 King St Fort Erie, ONL2A 0G6
A group exercise program that helps older adults live active, healthy and independent lives. This program provides free group exercise programs delivered by certified personal trainers. Exercises are intended to support and improve activities of daily living.
The service aims to:
- Improve and/or maintain strength
- Prevent age-related muscle loss
- Build balance to decrease risk of falls
- Enhance confidence getting around
- Support overall health by providing access to Health and Wellness Education and other resources that will help maintain long-term independence
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Fax: 905-984-6409
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
VON Canada - SMART Exercise Program
Niagara, ON
Group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. Included in each session is an active exercise component to increase strength and improve balance. Modifications to exercises are presented by the instructor for an inclusive and safe workout for all participants. Various locations in Beamsville Fonthill, Niagara Falls, Pelham, St Catharines, Vineland and Welland.
Office: 365-323-2806
Hours vary, call for information
