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Mall Movers program at Lawrence Square Shopping Centre, Toronto


Which of your programs is most popular with your older adult members?


The older-adults-certified leaders incorporated balance and bone strengthening exercises into their weekly classes. Cumulatively, participants walked


over 11,000 days, 32,500 kilometres and 1,845 recorded hours. This is a total distance of crossing Canada five times! The program was promoted in three


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strengthen class in enclosed malls followed by walking in the mall before the stores open. Eight malls participated in the free program over the two year period with a total of 225 registered Movers. Malls are a safe and barrier-free environment. Participants received


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TheraBands and exercise balls to augment their strength class.


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ctive Aging Canada launched our Mall Movers program two years ago, a stretch and


languages based on the ethnic makeup of the mall location. There was no cost for the class. Health promotion material was regularly made available. Socialization was also an important component, and evaluations were always very positive. Walking is simple, requires minimal


equipment, can be done anywhere, anytime, anyplace and is generally a safe activity. It is good for the heart, the head, lungs and legs!


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any of the older adult pro- grams that are popular in our centre are evidence-based


medical exercise programs. They of- fer aspects of prevention and man- agement of chronic illnesses such as osteoporosis and diabetes. As well, programs that help manage stress and pain is a growing trend in our facility,


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