Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
Site: Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
Service: Exercise Classes
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1398 | Last Modified: 11 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-687-3914 |
| Fax | 905-687-9952 |
| niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca | |
| Website | www.alzheimerniagara.ca |
| Primary Contact | Katie Dutka, Minds in Motion Coordinator; Phone: 905-687-6856 ext 547 |
| Alternate Contact | Gisele Cote, Receptionist; Phone: 905-687-3914 ext 521; Email: gcote@alzheimerniagara.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Christine Hurtubise, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs; Phone: 905-687-3914 ext 544; Email: churtubise@alzheimerniagara.ca |
| Primary Executive | Teena Kindt, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-687-3914 ext 561; Email: tkindt@alzheimerniagara.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Cassandra Best, Manager of Fund Development; Phone: 905-687-3914 ext 556; Email: cbest@alzheimerniagara.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | 403 Ontario St, Unit 1 St Catharines, ON L2N 1L5 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Linwell Rd and Ontario St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: The office is currently closed to the public and staff are working remotely. Tai Chi Exercise class has been put on hold while the office remains closed. Minds in Motion Exercise Class is currently being offered virtually through zoom every Wednesday - register online today via website. Group exercise class for adults living with early to mid-stage dementia or who are experiencing cognitive changes * Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury * Followed by social activity * Participants encouraged to be accompanied by a care partner Minds in Motion Exercise Class * St Catharines YMCA, 25 YMCA Dr, St Catharines - Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Tai Chi Exercise Class * Alzheimer Society of Niagara, 403 Ontario St Unit 1 - Tue, Thu 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm, coffee/social hour 2:30 pm-3:30 pm |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Call to register |
| Eligibility | People living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (early to mid-stage signs) |
| Application | Call office to register * Complete registration form and medical consent required Note: If participant has health concerns a doctor's note is required * Limited spots, may be put on a waitlist |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Mental Health ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Budget subsidy through Fund Development |
| Service Categories | Physical Fitness ~ Older Adults |