Andrea Cameron, SMART Program Supervisor - Barrie; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8096
Alternate Contact
Lori Ververs, SMART & Healthy Aging Education Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8104
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
Description and Service
Former Name
Victorian Order of Nurses
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
Eligibility
Residents of North Simcoe & Muskoka 55 yrs and older
Residents of Ontario Health atHome 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.
Volunteer Description
Volunteers participate in a 2 day training session, mentoring as well as ongoing training and education opportunities once matched
Volunteers may go into the client's home to assist with the exercises for the SMART in-home program, or they lead the group exercise classes in community settings
VON provides extensive training and support at no cost
No previous fitness experience is required, just a desire to help others become more able through physical activity
flexible commitment of only one hour per week (or more) is all that is asked for
Location Information
Areas Served
Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; North Simcoe Muskoka Catchment Area
Description (Site)
Cross street: Lakeshore Dr and Minet's Point Rd
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
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