PROGRAMS
We offer group classes in the Guelph, North Wellington, Centre Wellington and East Wellington communities. CLICK ABOVE to find a list of times and locations for the classes being held.
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Our 6 week educational program will discuss various topics regarding health, wellness, and how to reduce the risk factors for falls. In this class seniors will also learn how to get up from a fall. CLICK ABOVE to learn more.
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A certified instructor will come into the home and teach a number of gentle exercises over a 6 or 12 week period. CLICK ABOVE to find out more information.
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COMMENTS FROM ADMIN
Class Changes/Cancellation
Winter weather and bad driving conditions is fast approaching. Please be advised that the VON SMART classes running in North Wellington (see site list for specifics) will be cancelled when school buses are cancelled. Classes in East Wellington, Center Wellington and Guelph will still run according to schedule. However, should schools be closed in the areas then ALL group classes will be cancelled as well. See link below for a list of transportation cancellations and school closings.
NEW SITE LOCATIONS
VON Mount Forest is thrilled to announce that we are opening two new locations for our SMART program. Exercises will start on Tuesday, October 8th.
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Arthur Seniors Center
242 Isabella St E, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0 Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:15 - Moderate Intensity |
Harriston Presbyterian Church
135 Elora S, Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday @ 11:30 - Low/Moderate Intensity |
Tips to keep your Health From 'Fall'ing
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I'm not sure where the summer went but as we head back to school, start to put away our shorts and drag out the comfy sweaters instead, it is important to consider how our health and wellness changes as the season changes.
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Here are a few educational points and tips for healthy habits starting this fall:
1. Your Vitamin D plummets During the summer, most people get their daily recommended dose of vitamin D from sun exposure. However, with the sun out for fewer hours and with fewer reasons to venture out, it becomes increasingly difficult to get your daily dose of Vitamin D. Trying to incorporate foods high in Vitamin D into your diet (such as fish, egg yolks, cheese), taking a vitamin D supplement or making a greater effort to go outside even for just 10-15 minutes a day can help with low levels of Vitamin D. By doing so you will also decrease your risk of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 3. Your probably dehydrated It may seem counterintuitive, but we’re actually more likely to be dehydrated in the cooler months than in the warmer months. However, in the hot months we make it a priority to drink plenty of water and when the weather cools down it becomes "less necessary" however, you should still strive to drink approximately 8 cups of water within a day. 4. Your sleep cycles change Summer may have meant, sleeping in later and staying up past your usual bedtime. By the time fall rolls around it may be time to change your habits once again. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule is perhaps the most important piece of sleep hygiene. Which means maintaining the recommended seven to eight hours of restful, restorative sleep each night (yes, even on the weekends). |
50 Hours Challenge UPDATE!
Did you know that 50 hours of standing exercise can prevent one fall?
November is Falls Prevention Month and we at VON will calculating the results of our Falls Prevention Challenge to determine how many of our challenge participants completed 50 hours of standing exercise. Currently we have over 190 people who have completed 50 classes, over 10 that have completed 100 classes and 3 people that have completed over 150 classes. If 50 hour of standing exercise can prevent one fall and falling once doubles ones chance of falling again just imagine how many falls the SMART classes have prevented. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!
November is Falls Prevention Month and we at VON will calculating the results of our Falls Prevention Challenge to determine how many of our challenge participants completed 50 hours of standing exercise. Currently we have over 190 people who have completed 50 classes, over 10 that have completed 100 classes and 3 people that have completed over 150 classes. If 50 hour of standing exercise can prevent one fall and falling once doubles ones chance of falling again just imagine how many falls the SMART classes have prevented. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!
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