Get Up And Go! - Falls & injury prevention classes

Provided by Fraser Health

An entry level exercise program for seniors (65+) with balance and mobility impairment who would otherwise be unable to attend a community based exercise class.
COVID-19 Update: At this time, there are only 3 locations offering The Get Up & Go! program: the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, the Lifetime Learning Centre in Mission and the Century House in New Westminster. Please see the attached referral form for this information

The Get Up & Go! program is a version of the Osteofit program at BC Women’s Hospital. It provides an entry-level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairment who would otherwise be unable to attend a community-based exercise class. It is a safe exercise program specially designed to improve strength, balance, and coordination as well as functional ability independence and quality of life.
Eligibility criteria:
  • 50 years of age or older
  • Must be able to ambulate independently, with or without a mobility aid
  • May use a mobility aid such as a walker, cane wheelchair, or scooter.
  • Must be able to follow direction through verbal or physical gestures with or without the help of a caregiver
  • Must be able to tolerate light and moderate levels of physical activity
  • Not able to safely participate in a community class due to physical and/or cognitive concerns
  • Must have transportation to/from the class (e.g. arrange own Handy Dart transportation)
  • Must commit to 1 session per week for 6 weeks

Meeting times vary by location. Call for details and to register.

Subsidy for this program may be available through a referral from the Fraser Health Fall and Injury Prevention Program.

604-587-7866 (General inquires, Fraser Health Fall and Injury Prevention)

Public email: fallsprevention@fraserhealth.ca

Website: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service...

604-469-4556 (Port Moody)

Port Moody Recreation Complex - 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 2V7

604-869-2304 (Hope)

Hope & District Recreation Centre - 1005 - 6 Avenue, Hope, British Columbia, V0X 1L4

604-853-4221 (Abbotsford)

Abbotsford Recreation Centre - 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 7S5

604-439-5510 (Burnaby - Bonsor)

Bonsor Recreation Complex - 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 3G4

604-294-1936 (Burnaby - Confederation)

Confederation Community Centre - 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 2G6

604-927-6940 (Coquitlam - Glen Pine)

Glen Pine Pavilion - 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 2P7

604-927-6098 (Coquitlam - Dogwood)

Dogwood Pavilion - 1655 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3J 6A8

604-946-1411 (Delta)

Public email: frontdesk@mckeesociety.com

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre - 5155 47th Avenue, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 0A2

604-514-2940 (Langley)

Timms Community Centre - 20702 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley, British Columbia, V3A 4C4

604-465-2453 (Maple Ridge)

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre - 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6B2

604-519-1066 (New Westminster)

Century House - 620 8th Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 3S2

604-927-7529 (Port Coquitlam)

Port Coquitlam Community Centre - 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 6J5

604-541-2199 (White Rock)

White Rock Community Centre - 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock, British Columbia, V4B 2P6

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Health Authority personnel referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Service area: Fraser Health Area

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  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person

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