The Napanee Area Community Health Centre and RFLA Allied Health Team invites the public to the COPD Exercise Group.
The upcoming 14-week modified pulmonary rehab program is free to join and begins on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Classes will run weekly from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at 310 Bridge St. W in Napanee.
This specialized program is designed to help individuals living with COPD at any stage of the disease. Caregivers and loved ones are encouraged to participate as well.
The core mission of this modified program is to assist participants in increasing their stamina, endurance, and breath control, ultimately improving their overall quality of life and daily capabilities.
The program will consist of two COPD education sessions and 12 group exercise sessions.
Fitness assessments will take place at the beginning and end of the course.
The program is run by registered kinesiologist Katherine Taylor and registered respiratory therapist Ashley Greveling.
In order to register, please email ashleyg@kchc.ca or katherinet@kchc.ca, or call 613-354-3301 ext. 4691. Registration is required.