STAND UP! Classes

Fall Prevention Program details and classes

Supporting older adults to “be active” and “improve balance” are key components of the Stay On Your Feet Strategy.

STAND UP! focuses on building balance, strength and flexibility among older adults who are concerned about their balance or who have had a fall. Increasing the physical activity level and overall balance of the older adult are two key components of Stay On Your Feet.

STAND UP! Classes

  • Offered free to older adults who qualify based on an assessment
  • Designed for older adults who live independently in the community
  • Participants may have had a fall or are worried about their balance.
  • Participants must commit to attend 12 weeks of class, 2.5 hours per week.
  • A pre and posttest helps participants see their improvement over time
  • Local Public Health Units organize the classes in their district

For more information contact: Wendy Carew, Regional Coordinator SOYF, wendy.carew@ontariohealth.ca or 705-840-1610

To learn about training opportunities, or to find out where classes are being offered in your community please reach out to the contacts listed below.


Sudbury and districts

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
Sudbury
1-800-265-5379

 

Algoma

 Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
Algoma
1-800-265-5379

 

Timiskaming

Timiskaming Home Support
– English classes across the district
Melanie McLean
mmclean@homesupportservices.ca
1-877-318-9678, Ext. 2203

 

Centre de sante Communautaire du Temiskaming
– French classes across the district
Nadia Pelletier Lavigne
nadiapelletier@csctim.on.ca
705-647-5775

 

Town of Englehart
– classes in Englehart
Johanna Paradis
jparadis@englehart.ca
705-544-1952

Porcupine

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
Timmins
1-800-265-5379

 

Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région
705-371-3006
mlarochelle@csckap.on.ca

 

Vieillir Chez Soi
Smooth Rock Falls
Carole Cloutier carolecloutier@srfhosp.ca

 

 

North Bay Parry Sound

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
North Bay
1-800-265-5379

 

East Parry Sound Community Support Services
705-724-6028

 

West Parry Sound Community Support Services
705-746-5602

 

West Nipissing Community Health Centre
705-753-0151