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Healthy Living and Health Maintenance Programs


two ladysThese programs and services help seniors actively manage their health through education, exercise and social activities. Please click on the program you are interested in to see the detailed information.

Anne E. and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library

The Anne E. and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library is open for people who live in the community and to medical and health care professionals.
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Arthritis Supervised Exercise Program

This program is for people with a medical diagnosis of arthritis who have completed Set Your Pace: Program for Arthritis Control through Education and Exercise.
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Hydrotherapy Maintenance Program

The Hydrotherapy Maintenance Program gives clients access to a warm water pool twice weekly to maintain their mobility.
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Joseph E. And Minnie Wagman Centre

The Joseph E. and Minnie Wagman Centre is a multilingual community centre for older adults operated by Baycrest. Its wide variety of recreational and leisure programs provide cultural enjoyment, social contacts and educational opportunities.
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Memory and Aging Program

The Memory and Aging Program is a five-week education and discussion series offered by the Psychology Department. It is aimed at community members who are interested in learning about memory changes that occur with age.
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Memory Intervention Program

The Memory Intervention Program is for older adults experiencing mild memory decline known as Mild Cognitive Impairment.
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MOST: Moving On After Stroke Program

A nine-week, twice-weekly program is for individuals, and their care providers, who have completed active stroke rehabilitation, live in the community, and want to learn the skills needed to live successfully with stroke.
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Osteoporosis: POWER Program

The Osteoporosis POWER (Promoting Osteoporosis Wellness through Education, Exercise and Resources) Program is designed for seniors who have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and who can benefit from more information about their condition or who can make positive lifestyle changes.
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Parkinson’s Early Management Program

A 10-week program for adults who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last three years and their care providers.
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Parkinson’s Exercise Groups

On going weekly exercise groups specifically for people who have Parkinson’s.
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Parkinson’s Water Exercise Program

This program is a follow-up to the Parkinson's Early Management Program and is designed for individuals in the early stages of Parkinson’s.
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Set Your Pace: Program for Arthritis Control through Education and Exercise

This nine-week, twice-weekly program is designed for adults with a medical diagnosis of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia.
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Stroke Recovery Group

The Stroke Recovery Group integrates movement activities with discussion exploring issues related to living with stroke.
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Stress Management Program

A supportive group where members identify stressors, problem-solve and learn and practice healthy coping skills.
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Tune Up Program: Meeting new challenges for graduates of Parkinson’s Early Management Programs

A four week, once weekly program is designed for graduates of Parkinson’s Early Management Programs at Baycrest or the Centre for Movement Disorders in Markham and who are experiencing a change in function.
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Water Exercise Classes

Water exercise classes of varying intensity levels are offered in the Joseph E. and Minnie Wagman Centre’s warm water pool.
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