In the Susan & Aron Lieberman Family Wellness in Aging Geriatric Centre at the JGH, Carole Lowsky-Burack, 87, participates in the DURAgym Clinic program. To improve her balance, coordination and visual awareness, she steps on a series of markers on the floor, under the watchful eye of Kinesiologist Hussein Samhat, DURAgym’s Project Manager. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
March 2026News

JGH launches DURAgym, Canada’s first hospital-based exercise program for older adults

Henry Mietkiewicz — March 16, 2026
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Two versions of DURAgym are offered: a structured, hospital-based program and a less formal community-based program.

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In the JGH Division of Geriatrics, Dr. Gustavo Duque accompanies Ekaterini Koutsouris while monitoring her gait, as part of his assessment of her overall physical condition. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
August 2025Feature articles

JGH implements innovative, WHO-endorsed exercise program to bolster seniors’ mobility and autonomy

Henry Mietkiewicz — August 4, 2025
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The JGH is the first hospital in Quebec to embrace the Vivifrail regimen to help seniors prevent falls and fractures.

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