Program:
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North Etobicoke-Malton-West Woodbridge
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Address:
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199 County Court Blvd Brampton, ON L6W 4P3
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St and County Court Blvd
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Location:
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Brampton (Fletcher's Creek South)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
Sun | 8am-8pm | |
Mon | 8am-8pm | |
Tue | 8am-8pm | |
Wed | 8am-8pm | |
Thu | 8am-8pm | |
Fri | 8am-8pm | |
Sat | 8am-8pm | |
On-Call Care Coordinator: Daily 8pm-8am
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Service Description:
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The Exercise and Falls Prevention Program is a targeted intervention designed for seniors who are at risk of falls. Eligible participants may be able to access a 12 week in-person option at various sites in the Central West area or a 24 week virtual option that from the comfort of their home. Twice per week, participants will attend group exercise sessions that are geared towards improving strength, balance and gait. Education related to home safety, promoting mobility, injury avoidance and other topics are integrated into the group sessions. Participants are encouraged to set personalized goals and will receive guidance to help transition into other appropriate community resources/programs. In consultation with a physiotherapist, this program is led by a qualified instructor or physiotherapy assistant
Classes located North Etobicoke are provided by VHA Home HealthCare and Rehab Solution and are coordinated by Ontario Health atHome-Brampton (Central West)
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Application:
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Public inquiries to be directed to Ontario Health atHome-Brampton, Rehabilitation phone number: 1-888-733-1177 ext 7744
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 65 years and older
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website
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Area Served:
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Mississauga (Malton), Toronto (Etobicoke), and Vaughan (Woodbridge)
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