Different exercise programs and services are available to organizations with the support and expertise of a kinesiologist:
- Stand-Up! Program (exercise groups for people 65 years and older, facilitated by a health professional)
- Exercise workshops Le GO pour bouger! (physical activity program adapted for seniors to help them stay in shape in the comfort of their home);
- Implementation of the VIACTIVE program (group exercise sessions for people aged 50 and over led by trained volunteers amongst your community)
- Videoconferences on fall prevention.
Presentation with audio regarding the deconditioning in seniors- See also Falls in older adults and Falls in children.
For more information, please contact Philippe Briand, Kinesiologist at Public Health.
Email:
philippe.briand.dlm@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Phone number: 514-731-8531 ext. 46518