Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron - Group Exercise Classes and Falls Prevention for Seniors

Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls

Yoga, line dancing, urban pole walking and a walking club available

Classes are instructed by volunteers and staff trained in Seniors fitness Instructor Course through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and the VON SMART® (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program

There are three levels of classes:

Level One

• offered in retirement homes (may be open to community members)
• designed to support improvement for those with limited mobility
• classes are primarily seated with standing components as tolerated

Level Two

• offered in community and retirement settings
• designed for those with a moderate level of ability 
• class is a mix of both standing and seated components

Level Three

• offered in community settings
• designed for those with a moderate to vigorous level of ability
• provides the option to participate at a higher level of intensity