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Site: Barrie - Lakeshore Dr
Service: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Education Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR2595 | Last Modified: 19 May 2022 | Last Full Update: 06 May 2022 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | The SMART Program offers exercise classes to community members 55+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability. Program is available in many Retirement Homes, community locations as well as virtually across North Simcoe and Muskoka. The program can be done standing, from a chair, or using an aide. The SMART Healthy Aging Education Series is a 12 session program available to individuals wishing to learn strategies to maintain independence and protect/promote their health. Classes cover a variety of topics including bone health, nutrition, medication, home safety and brain health, among others. Falls Prevention: SMART Exercise classes are designed to increase strength and balance and reduce the risk of a fall. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Exercise Classes: up to 1 hour in duration. All classes occur Mon-Fri between 9 am and 4 pm - participant can choose to register for the class(es) that suits their availability best. |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Cookstown ; Innisfil ; Midhurst |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Residents of North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network. |
| Application | Self-referral, referral from family/caregiver, NSM LHIN, Home and Community Care program, physician, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, Veterans Affairs Canada, hospital, other healthcare providers, etc. |
| Languages | English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Most classes are offered in English. One class, in partnership with Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, is taught in ASL by volunteers. |
| Fees | None - Sponsored by Ontario Health ; Classes are free for participants. |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9 |
| Intersection | Lakeshore Dr and Minet's Point Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Barrie SMART Program 705-737-5044 ext 221 Orillia SMART Program 705-326-7021 Georgian Bay SMART Program 705-355-2200 Muskoka SMART Program 705-787-1996 |
| Toll Free Phone | Simcoe County 1-800-565-4145 |
| Fax | 705-737-1903 |
| Website | https://www.von.ca/en |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SimcoeCountySMART YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ep2h-T3yuKzg8-9dbDiUA |
| Primary Contact | Andrea Cameron, SMART Program Supervisor - Barrie; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 221 |
| Alternate Contact | Lori Ververs, SMART & Healthy Aging Education Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 228 |
| Primary Executive | Jennifer McLellan, Manager, Home & Community Care; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 229; Email: Jennifer.McLellan@von.ca |