Benefits of Joining the HELP program
- Reduced risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Weight management through healthy eating and increased activity
- Increased muscle strength and endurance
- Increased social interaction
- Increased knowledge for healthy aging
Participants work toward achieving 3 main goals:
- Increase physical activity to a minimum of 150 minutes weekly
- Weight management
- Increased knowledge on Health Promotion / Disease Prevention
Examples of Nurse and Dietitian Lead Topics:
- Healthy Eating
- Move Those Muscles
- Healthy Lifestyle Problem Solving
- Cholesterol
- Prediabetes
- Gut Health
- Bone Health / Falls Prevention
- 50+ Health Check
- Brain Health
Program Details
- 11 weekly Core Sessions, then 6 bi-weekly Maintenance Sessions
- Groups are available in person and virtually
- Daytime and evening groups available
For more information contact Valerie Booker, Administrative Assistant at 705-787-0846 x200 or email valerie.booker@algonquinfht.ca
