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

VON Canada

Site: Barrie - Lakeshore Dr

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

Record #: BAR2595

Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2024

Caregiver Support Headings

Seniors Classification

Falls Prevention ; Health Services

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone	705-737-5044 ext 221, Barrie SMART Program
Website	https://www.von.ca/en
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7Y9
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Dunlop St w

Contact Information

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

Description & Services

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.

Other Details

Physical Access

Fully Accessible

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