Which Exercise Program is Best for You?

I Have a High Activity Level
I Have a Medium Activity Level
I Have a Low Activity Level

I have a HIGH activity level if I answer YES to:

  • I have few worries about my balance
  • I am able to exercise at least twice a week which includes:
    • Getting stronger
    • Improving my balance and flexibility
    • Increasing my endurance activities that increase my heart rate (such as a brisk walk)

Goal: To maintain or improve fitness level

Programs

Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie

  • United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), United Counties of Prescott-Russell (P-R)
    • Bourget, Crysler, Alexandria, Embrun, Cornwall, Limoges
  • French and/or English programs
  • In person or virtual programs
  • info@cscestrie.on.ca
  • www.cscestrie.on.ca/

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Municipal and City Programs and Older Adults Community Centres

I have a MEDIUM activity level if I answer YES to:

  • I am worried about my balance
  • I can do all of the following:
    • Stand on one leg for 2 seconds
    • Climb 10 stairs
    • Stand for 20 minutes
    • Walk 1 block without losing my breath or sitting down

Goal: To improve strength and balance, so I can move around more easily

Programs

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

  • United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), City of Cornwall
  • English programs
  • 1-888-936-0306 extension 229
  • www.seawayvalleychc.ca

Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie

  • United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), United Counties of Prescott-Russell (P-R)
    • Bourget, Crysler, Alexandria, Embrun, Cornwall, Limoges
  • French and/or English programs
  • In person or virtual programs
  • info@cscestrie.on.ca
  • www.cscestrie.on.ca/

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I have a LOW activity level if I answer YES to:

  • I am afraid of falling
  • I have difficulty with:
    • My balance
    • Getting out of a chair
    • Walking (I may need a walking aid like a cane or a walker)

Goal: To be more mobile, steady and able to be more independent

Talk to your healthcare provider (e.g. your family physician) and complete the Staying Independent Checklist.

Programs

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

  • United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), City of Cornwall
  • English programs
  • 1-888-936-0306 extension 229
  • www.seawayvalleychc.ca

Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie

  • United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), United Counties of Prescott-Russell (P-R)
    • Bourget, Crysler, Alexandria, Embrun, Cornwall, Limoges
  • French and/or English programs
  • In person or virtual programs
  • info@cscestrie.on.ca
  • www.cscestrie.on.ca/

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Champlain Home and Community Care

  • 310-2222 or 1-800-538-0520