| Record #: NIA1505 |
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2013 |
Last Full Update: 23 Apr 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | An exercise, educational, and social support program administered through the VON. Groups operate throughout the Niagara Region. Program services available to all persons with Parkinson's and their caregivers. An Educational Series will be held in March and September. Call the office for further details. Volunteers in this exercise program (urgently needed) run a gentle, one-hour exercise class for 3-15 individuals living with Parkinson's. Each exercise class is followed by a half hour of socializing with coffee and cookies. Training is required, provided free of charge. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up All |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Application | Self referral |
| Fees | None |
| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Niagara Falls |
| Intersection | Kitchener St and Portage Rd |
| Office Phone | 905-354-7764 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-263-7202 |
| Fax | 905-354-3149 |
| E-Mail | volunteerservicesniagara@von.ca |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Primary Contact | Teresa Tulumello, Coordinator, Parkinson Program; Email: teresa.tulumello@von.ca |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Usable |
| Other Details |
| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way |
| Meetings | Call for information. |
| Print Material | Newsletter - THE INFORMER |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Fundraising ; United Way - St Catharines & District ; Foundation - Parkinson's Foundation |
| Subjects |
| Subjects | Parkinsons disease |
| Broader Terms | Diseases ; Health ; Neurological diseases |