YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Site: Burlington Locations

Service: Balance + Falls Prevention Exercise Classes

Record #: BTN5016
Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-632-5000
Website www.ymcahbb.ca
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Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones and increased overall independence

  • 12-week program offered 48 weeks per year  
  • includes education component about falls prevention
  • taught by non-regulated health professionals (Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant or Certified Fitness Instructor)  
  • held at multiple community locations
Hours

Program times vary, contact for information

Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility Ages: 60 year(s) and up 
 
or people under 60 who have mobility issues
Application

No referral necessary, call for information

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Fall Prevention Programs ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Older Adults
Older Adult Main Categories SAFETY
Older Adult Sub-Categories Falls & Injury Prevention

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