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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1505 | Last Modified: 07 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-529-0700 ext 2282 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-323-9312 |
| Fax | 905-527-1919 |
| emily.atkinson@von.ca | |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Primary Contact | Emily Atkinson, Program Coordinator, Falls Prevention and Exercise Programs |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | Niagara Region |
| Mailing Address | 414 Victoria Ave N, Suite M2 Hamilton, ON L8L 5G8 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | An exercise program designed for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s or any other neurological disorder. This program includes three types of therapeutic exercise: muscle strengthening, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Exercises are graduated, starting with the simplest and advancing as appropriate. Participants are taught how to monitor their heart rates, and are encouraged to reach a moderate intensity during exercise classes. As a direct result, endurance capabilities of participants improve, resulting in improved health, energy and strength. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness. Various class locations in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Beamsville and St Catharines |
| Hours | Hours vary, call for information |
| Eligibility | Members of the public with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or any other neurological disorder. All eligible members of the public are welcome, but must have own transportation and be able to participate in a group setting. |
| Application | Contact the VON District Coordinator for program locations, class schedules and registration. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - HNHB LHIN |
| Meetings | Call for information |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Therapeutic Exercise |