The VON SMART Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) is a research and evidence-informed exercise and fall prevention program provided by the VON Erie St. Clair. SMART is designed for community members 55+ who, regardless of current levels of ability, wish to maintain or improve one or more of the following areas: upper/lower body strength, balance and flexibility. The SMART program is ideal for individuals with barriers to traditional exercise groups due to health issues, mobility restrictions and/or chronic disease. All of our programs are client-focused, and tailored to the needs of participants. We include an educational component within our exercise classes detailing falls prevention strategies and interventions to help reduce fall risks.
VON SMART Exercise classes and Fall Prevention workshops are FREE!
Our SMART Instructors are not physiotherapists, they are trained staff and volunteers who are certified through the VON SMART training program and/or the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. They are dedicated to facilitating safe and effective exercise programs that promote healthy aging, independence and connection to the community.
Accreditation Canada recognized the VON SMART program with a Leading Practice award.
VON SMART Exercise classes and Fall Prevention workshops are FREE!
Our SMART Instructors are not physiotherapists, they are trained staff and volunteers who are certified through the VON SMART training program and/or the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. They are dedicated to facilitating safe and effective exercise programs that promote healthy aging, independence and connection to the community.
Accreditation Canada recognized the VON SMART program with a Leading Practice award.