VON Canada

Site: Barrie - Lakeshore Dr

Service: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes

Record #: BAR2595
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2024

Description

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

Service Details

Hours 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 Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; North Simcoe Muskoka Catchment Area
Eligibility
  • Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older
  • Residents of Home and Community Care Support Services North Simcoe Muskoka catchment area
Application Referral from:
  • Self
  • Family/caregiver
  • North Simcoe Muskoka (NSM) Ontario Health atHome Coordinators assess the needs of applicants
  • Contact NSM Ontario Health atHome program at 705-721-8010 or 1-888-721-2222 program
  • Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physiotherapist and other healthcare providers
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Hospital
Languages English; American Sign Language; 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 Hwy 400 and Dunlop St w
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-737-5044 ext 221, Barrie SMART Program
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
Mailing Address 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 7Y9

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