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Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (RFL&A) older adults will soon have more ways to stay active and connected.
The RFL&A Allied Health Team, part of Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), is launching new exercise and social programs thanks to a $240,000, three-year grant from the Community Foundation.
This fall, the Otago Exercise Program will be offered in communities including Napanee, Deseronto, Newburgh, Verona, Tamworth, Sharbot Lake, Sydenham, and Northbrook. A second program, Strong Bones, will roll out later. Both aim to improve strength, balance, and bone health, helping reduce falls and prevent fractures.
Weekly sessions include exercise classes followed by a “coffee & connections” hour with education, crafts, and social activities. The programs also allow graduates to continue with monthly sessions and peer-led groups.
Led by Active Living Facilitator Carly Corrigan and supported by the Canadian Frailty Network, the programs are part of a research collaboration with Queen’s University to study health and social benefits for older adults.
Written by Emily Chatwood
