Wellness
The initiative began in 2008 consisting of seven community support agencies providing services throughout their respective counties. Wellness for Seniors (WFS) of Perth and Huron has been funded through the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to create a wellness program based on the enhancement of existing programs and the creation of new ones. The WFS programs bring wellness, education and health monitoring to community dwelling individuals in rural and isolated areas. Promoting and sustaining improved health for older adults through a standardized best practice model of programs in local communities across Huron-Perth. All services will be provided with the overarching themes of education, exercise and health promotion/monitoring. WFS programs encourage individuals to manage their own health. Wellness programs have been created to provide a safe, inexpensive avenue for individuals to remain active and healthy.
The use of volunteers for program delivery allows for a high volume of programming with low costs of delivery. All seven agencies partnering in this project have collaborated in program delivery and development, along with community partners including Family Health teams, Family Physicians, Health Units, Community Professionals and other agencies.
Health Education
Education Sessions
- Educational topics presented by Wellness Coordinator or a Guest Speaker
- Program offered at various times throughout the year
- Topics vary – feel free to suggest a topic!
- Sessions held in various locations in West Perth
- Free of charge
Coffee Hour
- Presented by Wellness Coordinator or a Guest Speaker
- 3rd Wednesday/month @10:30am at Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
- Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided
- Free of charge
Senior Book Chat
- Last Tuesday/month @11:00am at Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
- Coffee/tea provided
Bathing
Theraputic baths can be scheduled weekly or as needed at the West Perth Village in the hyrdosound tubs. Baths are done by trained healthcare staff.
Rates: $22.00/half hour
(a $22.00 cancellation fee is charged if baths are not cancelled the day before)
The Hydrosound tub is a low frequency ultrasound which propagates pressure waves in water. These waves continuously create millions of microscopic bubbles and remove dirt particles from the client’s skin, gently and effectively. The Hydrosound’s gental massaging action offers a new standard of cleanliness without discomfort. The benefits of the bathing program hydrosonic tub are:
- personal hygiene
- promotes healing of wounds
- improves circulation
- a safe alternative to bathing for those who need assistance
Health Assessments
Audiology Clinic
- Hearing assessment & hearing aid cleanings done by an Audiologist
- Service provided by Connect Hearing Stratford
- Session provided every 6-12 months
- Clinic held in the Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
- Free of charge
- Contact Mitchell Outreach for dates of upcoming sessions
Blood Pressure Clinics
- 2nd Tuesday/month @ 1:00pm-3:00pm at West Perth Public Library (Drop-in)
- Last Tuesday/month @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge (by appt.)
- Program to help monitor blood pressure for those who are at risk or are diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Free of charge
Foot Care Clinic
- Monthly (contact Outreach for specific dates, appointment required)
- Registered Foot Care nurse provides foot & toenail treatments
- Cost is $35.00
Senior Fitness Test
- Held semi-annually during scheduled exercise classes
- Assesses individual’s strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance and ability
- Free of charge
Exercise & Falls Prevention
Group Exercise Class
- Level 3, 60 min
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9:30am-10:30am at Upper Thames Missionary Church
- Class is designed for those with a moderate to vigorous level of ability
- Free of charge
Active Wellness
- Level 2, 40 min
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday @ 1:30pm-2:10pm at Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
- Class is designed for those with a moderate level of ability
- Seated and standing components
- Free of charge
Yoga
- Monday and Thursdays @ 10:00am at LiveWell4Life
- Drop-in
- $10.00/session
