West Perth Transit

Mitchell & Area Mobility Bus is a door-to-door transportation service for seniors, the disabled and those recuperating from injury, illness and accident in the Municipality of West Perth. This service has been in operation since 1985 and now has 2 mobility vehicles to meet client needs. One vehicle is up to 16 passengers bus and the other is an accessible mini-van

The Mitchell & Area Mobility Bus gratefully acknowledges the support of the Knights of Columbus, the Mitchell Lions Club, Royal Canadian Legion – Mitchell Branch 128, Tudor Lodge, The Municipality of West Perth, West Perth Village and the Southwest LHIN

• Rates
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• Booking Information
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• About The Bus

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
• Exercise
• Health Assessments

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
• Cost is typically Free, unless stated otherwise

Coffee Hours

• Presented by Wellness Coordinator or a Guest Speaker
• Discussion is once/month – only offered to Manor & Thames River Place Residents
• Coffee, tea, juice and snacks are provided
• Free of charge

Exercise

Outreach website under Swimming/Aquafit to “45 minute class for 10 weeks offered at a neighbouring community pool” and the cost is approximately $170/person

Also can you remove the Tuesdays at the Dublin church and change it to 9:30 @ Upper Thames Missionary Church and change the Thursdays @ 9:30 to Thursdays @ 6:30 @ West Perth Community Centre.

Under Health Assessments can you change CHAP to Blood Pressure Clinics (we no longer use the term CHAP):

– 2nd Tuesday/month @ 1-3pm at West Perth Public Library (drop-in)

– Last Tuesday/month @ 1-3pm at the Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge (by-appointment)

– 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

– Cost is now $35.00 for everyone (no discount for returning clients)

Can you also change the Wellness Coordinator to Maddison Mehring email is Maddison.Mehring@ritzlutheranvilla.com

Swimming/AquaFit

• 45 minute class for 10 weeks offered at Spruce Lodge Therapeutic Pool in Stratford
• Travel by Mobility Bus to destination
• Approximately $210/person (includes swimming admission, transportation and HST)
• Contact Mitchell Outreach for dates of upcoming sessions

Exercise & Falls Prevention Classes
Group Fitness Class – 60 minutes Group exercise (level 3)
Level three classes are offered in community settings. The class is designed for those with a moderate to vigorous level of ability, providing the option to participate at a higher level of intensity. Class is broken down into 6 sections: Warm-up, cardio, cool-down, balance, strength & stretching. Classes open to the public.

Site location & time:

• Mondays 9:30am @ Upper Thames Missionary Church (Mitchell, Ontario)
• Tuesdays 10:00am @ St. Patrick’s Church (Dublin, Ontario)
• Wednesdays 9:30am @ Upper Thames Missionary Church (Mitchell, Ontario)
• Thursdays 9:30am @ Upper Thames Missionary Church (Mitchell, Ontario)
• Fridays 9:30am @ Upper Thames Missionary Church (Mitchell, Ontario)

**schedule subject to change without notice**

Group Fitness Gentle Class – 40 minute Active Wellness (Level 2)
Level two classes are offered in community and retirement settings. The class is designed for those with a moderate level of ability. This level of class is a mix of both standing and seated components. This gentler version of our Group Fitness class is great for individuals with limited mobility or recovering from injury. Classes open to the public.

Site location & time:

• Mondays 1:30pm @ Ritz Manor Apartment Lounge (15 Frances St. Mitchell, ON)
• Wednesdays 1:30pm @ Ritz Manor Apartment Lounge (15 Frances St. Mitchell, ON)
• Thursdays 1:30pm @Ritz Manor Apartment Lounge (15 Frances St. Mitchell, ON)

**schedule subject to change without notice**

Classes are instructed by trained volunteers or staff members.
Classes are provided at no cost with funding from the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Classes are enhanced with falls prevention education modules discussed throughout class.

Home Support Exercise Program

• 10 simple & progressive exercises for frail or fragile individuals offered in-home
• Program is 10 weeks long
• Trained individual comes into home and helps the client perform exercises once/week. The client is asked to perform exercise 2-3 times/week on their own.

• Dates and times are catered to individual clients
• $2.00/session ($20.00/10 weeks)

Nintendo Wii

• Fridays @ 2:00-3:00pm
• Enjoy socializing and Wii games
• Sessions held in the Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
• Free of charge

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

CHAP Program (Cardiovascular Health Assessment Program)

• 2nd Thursday/month @ 9:00am – 12:00pm at Mitchell Friendship Centre
• 3rd Monday/month @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Dublin St. Patrick’s Church (bumped to 2nd Monday if 3rd falls on a holiday)
• Last Tuesday/month @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Ritz Manor Apartments Lounge
• Drop-in program to help monitor blood pressure for those who are at risk or are diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Free of charge

SCREEN Program (Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating & Nutrition)
Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating & Nutrition (SCREEN) was developed to determine if a senior is at nutritional risk through a questionnaire. Clients are then provided with healthy living and nutritional information. The questionnaire can be filled out over the phone or can be done in the home.

Foot Care Clinic

• Monthly (contact Outreach for specific dates, appointment required)
• Registered Foot Care nurse provides foot & toenail treatments
• Cost is $30.00/initial appointment/consultation, $25.00/returning clients

Senior Fitness Test

• Held semi-annually during scheduled exercise classes
• Assesses individual’s strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance and ability
• Free of charge

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