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Balanced Fitness and Falls Prevention Programs

7185 Gelert Rd
Haliburton

705-457-2941 ext 2922

Call 911 in emergencies

Toll-Free: 1-855-285-2944

Fax: 705-457-5077

infocc@hhhs.ca

www.hhhs.ca

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Last updated: Sep 16, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 65 years and older * people with mobility issues

Fees

Free

Executives

Amanda Rowden - Client Services Manager
705-457-1392 ext 3243 * arowden@hhhs.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

French interpretation available upon request * all languages interpretations available upon request

Area(s) Served

Haliburton County and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

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

Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider * held at multiple community locations in Haliburton, Minden and Wilberforce throughout the year

New Virtual Balanced Fitness class available YouTube * this video is a seated weight training video, with options for beginners as well as those who have previous experience with weights * includes an introduction to weight training and can be accessed through YouTube at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo68yw8MdMRhacYs36cSwEg

Last updated: Sep 16, 2024: Suggest an edit