| Record #: BAR2595 |
Last Modified: 02 May 2013 |
Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2013 |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet |
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| Address | 14 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 1501
Barrie, ON L4N 5R7
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| Location | Barrie |
| Intersection | Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W |
| Office Phone | 705-737-5044 |
| Toll Free Phone | Simcoe County 1-800-565-4145 |
| Fax | 705-737-1903 |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Contact Information |
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| Primary Contact | Kitty Blue, SMART Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 221 |
| Alternate Contact | Laura-Lee Kelloway, SMART Program Assistant; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 221 |
| Primary Executive | Ulla Rose, Branch Manager, VON Canada. Simcoe County Branch. Barrie Office; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 226; Email: ulla.rose@von.ca |
| Description & Services |
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| Description | 12 week health and wellness program for people 55 years and older who are frail and living on their own in the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN and who may have a history of and/or fear of falling * program designed to help seniors maintain their independence * volunteers go to clients' homes once a week and assist with 15 gentle exercises, including walking * all volunteers participate in a 2-day training session * group classes are also available at certain locations
Falls Prevention:
Exercise programs are designed to increase strength and balance and reduce the risk of a fall * a mini falls risk assessment and home hazard assessment are also offered
VON Canada Simcoe County Branch is a member of the Staying Independent Falls Prevention Coalition (SIFPC) |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Year round |
| Areas Served | Barrie - and area ; Collingwood ; Innisfil - the part of Innisfil that is in NSM LHIN ; Midland ; Muskoka District ; Orillia - and area ; Penetanguishene ; Wasaga Beach |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up
Residents of North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network, 55 yrs and older; frail, elderly, housebound, have a history of falls, at risk for falls, or have a fear of falling |
| Application | Referral - self * referral from caregiver, CCAC, physician,nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, Veterans Affairs Canada, hospital, etc. |
| Fees | None - For participants * Program fee of $4 per session has been sponsored by the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN |
| Languages | English |
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Established | 2009 |
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