Get Up And Go! - Falls and Injury Prevention Classes

Condition Specific Support, Services for Seniors, and Social / Recreational

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.
Get Up and Go! 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.

The program is a collaboration between the Fraser Health Falls and Injury Prevention and Osteofit (BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre’s Osteoporosis Program).

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

Public email: fallsprevention@fraserhealth.ca

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

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604-946-1411 (Delta)

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604-519-1066 (New Westminster)

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604-541-2199 (White Rock)

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Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Health Authority personnel referral
  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Service area: Fraser Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Anmore, Boston Bar, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Fort Langley, Harrison Mills, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Delta, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Sardis, South Surrey, Surrey, Tsawwassen, White Rock, and Yale

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
  • Osteoporosis
Services for Seniors
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person

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