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Exercise & Falls Prevention
Keeping you strong will keep you safe.
About our Exercise & Falls Prevention Programs
Circle of Care provides free exercise and falls prevention classes to older adults living in the community. The Falls Prevention program is led by an Occupational Therapist, and the Group Exercise Classes are led by trained fitness professionals. Classes are designed to help participants increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. Classes are funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLIN), and are offered to eligible participants free of charge.
Class Schedule
Falls Prevention sessions run for 12 weeks, with two 1-hour classes per week. Exercise Classes are ongoing throughout the year, with two 1-hour classes per week. Classes run for 48 weeks of the year, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program does not run on weekends or statutory holidays.
Highlights
- No charge to participants
- Classes available at numerous locations across the community
- Exercises focus on strengthening muscles, bones, heart and lungs, gain flexibility and improve overall health
- All Falls Prevention classes include an educational component, as well as assessments during week 1 and week 12
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Thank you for providing the exercise class. It’s increased my strength and flexibility and has also provided a positive social setting where I have made new friends.”
– Client
