Stepping Up: Strength & Steps Falls Prevention Program
Program Overview
Join our six-week interactive group program designed to build lower-body strength, improve balance, and increase mobility in a supportive environment. Meeting for one hour, twice a week, this program incorporates strength training, balance exercises, urban poling walking, and practical education on healthy aging and falls prevention.
The Stepping Up program runs for six-week at a time on Tuesday's & Thursday's, pre-registration is required for the entire six weeks. It is open to all rostered and non-rostered patients of the MVFHT. A readiness questionnaire and consent form are required prior to joining and are available on location. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early on the first session dates at each location.
Location
Tuesday's: MacKay Centre for Seniors (117 Nelson St E, Goderich)
Thursday's: YMCA Walking Track / Maitland Recreation Centre (190 Suncoast Dr E, Goderich).
Appointment Details
This program is open to both rostered and non-rostered patients of the Maitland Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT). This program is free of cost.
Pre-registration is required for entire six week. Please contact your MVFHT primary care provider's office or call the MVFHT ext. 506 to register. Participants must show Government issued, photo identification at each visit.
Program Flyer
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Resources
Health Canada – Falls Prevention
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention - STEADI
Osteoporosis Canada – Too Fit to Fracture
One Care – Home & Community Support Services
