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

VON Canada

Record #: BAR2595

Last Modified: 15 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2024

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	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.

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Dunlop St w
Mailing Address	299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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