North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services, Barrie - Cundles Rd, Seniors CARE Exercise Program

North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services

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Record #: BAR1759

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 28 Feb 2022

Description (Service)

Group exercise classes 2 times/week for 10- 12 weeks with a focus on balance, coordination, upper and lower extremity strengthening
Each class is up to 2 hours in length, with time dedicated to exercise, cognitive stimulation and education
Delivered by Registered Kinesiologists and virtual option available

Offered in partnership with Barrie Community Health Centre, Couchiching Family Health Team and the North Simcoe Family Health Team.

Hours	Vary
Areas Served	Barrie ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene
Eligibility	Frail Older Adults (Clinical Frailty Scale 4-6). Must have medical clearance to participate and must meet the following criteria: recent loss of functional ability, including decline in one or more ADLs/ IADLs related to medical condition or life event at risk for admission into long-stay LTCH bed or hospitalization, as result of the functional loss has potential to regain some/all of the functional loss through participation in the classes has cognitive ability to participate/follow instructions tolerance to participate and willingness/ability to attend classes Priority is given to those meeting the eligibility criteria and being discharged from Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) beds, Complex Continuing Care (CCC) beds, Convalescent Care Program (CCP) beds and patients of the SGS program.
Application	Call or email
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	190 Cundles Rd E Suite 205 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 4S5
Intersection	St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-417-2192, Central Intake
Toll Free Phone	1-866-594-0010, Central Intake
Fax	705-792-4614
E-Mail	sgscentralintake@nsmsgs.ca
Website	www.nsmsgs.ca
Social Media	Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSM_SGS
Primary Contact	Susan French, Communictions Officer; Email: information@nsmsgs.ca