Osteofit for Life

Osteofit is for people with osteoporosis who are at increased risk of fractures or have had one or more fractures. It was developed by BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre in conjunction with the Osteoporosis Society of BC. Osteofit for life emphasizes agility, balance, strength and posture. Prerequisite: Completion of Osteofit Level 1.

Sessions available in Ladner and Tsawwassen. For registration information and the class schedule, call 604-952-3000, or pick up a Delta Leisure Guide, which is also available online at delta.ca.

Address / Contact Info

The Corporation of Delta
4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BCV4K 3E2

Phone Numbers

Registration and Information Line: (604) 952-3000

Web Links

Service Details

Regional Centres ServedLadner, Tsawwassen
Referral protocolself
Age ranges servedsenior 55+, senior 65+
Languages spokenEnglish

Categorization

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This program was last updated on: 30 Nov 2015.