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Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) Enhanced Program

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6925 Century Ave, Suite 501
Mississauga, ON
L5N 7K2
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905-821-3254 ext 4
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Toll-Free: 1-800-727-1581
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Fax: 905-821-8256 or 1-866-226-8005
Last update: May 15, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Complete and fax in the referral form and client health information sheet

Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 65 and older * discharged from physiotherapy * have a barrier to a group exercise class * have an Assessment Urgency Algorithm (AUA) between 2-5 * must have functional goals that can be addressed through standardized exercise with hopes of transitioning to group exercise classes

Fees
Free

Contacts
Rohit Jacob - Kinesiologist
rohit.jacob@von.ca

Languages
English

Language Notes
French programs offered * French publications and website

Area Served
Mississauga (part in Mississauga Halton)

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
One-on-one in-home gently exercise program for clinically frail, home-bound older adults * aims to maintain and improve their fitness and independence, to increase the strength and balance, and to reduce the risk of falling * instructor or volunteer facilitates a standardized program of up to 15 gentle exercises that can be modified for all levels of ability * the goal of the program is for the participant to progress enough to be able to join the group exercise program upon completion of the in-home program

Program criteria:
  • client who have received recent physiotherapy specific to mobility declines will be excluded
  • client must have functional goals that can be addressed through standard exercise
  • client must be unable to attend community group exercise classes
  • client's goal must be to transition to group exercise or continue independently with exercises
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SMART programs improve strength, balance, and cardiovascular health, and reduce social isolation and hospital visits relating to falls

Last Updated: May 15, 2026: Suggest an edit
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