VON Canada, Barrie - Cedar Pointe Dr, SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes

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Record #: BAR2595

Last Modified: 15 Mar 2023

Last Full Update: 15 Mar 2023

Description (Service)

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
program can be done standing, from a chair, or using an aide

SMART Healthy Aging Education Series

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

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Exercise Classes: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, up to 1 hour in duration, participants can choose to register for the class(es) of their choice
Areas Served	Barrie ; Cookstown ; Innisfil ; Midhurst
Eligibility	Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older
Application	Self-referral Referral from family/caregiver, Home and Community Care program, physician, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, Veterans Affairs Canada, hospital, other healthcare providers
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.

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	14 Cedar Point Dr, Unit 1501 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Dunlop St w
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	Barrie SMART Program 705-737-5044 ext 221
Toll Free Phone	Simcoe County 1-800-565-4145
Fax	705-737-1903
Website	https://www.von.ca/en
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimcoeCountySMART YouTube: https://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