North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services Archives - Muskoka411 https://muskoka411.com/tag/north-simcoe-muskoka-specialized-geriatric-services/ Muskoka News – Breaking News & Community Updates Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:44:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://muskoka411.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-siteicon-1-32x32.png North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services Archives - Muskoka411 https://muskoka411.com/tag/north-simcoe-muskoka-specialized-geriatric-services/ 32 32 Couchiching Ontario Health Team To Host 2026 Caregiver Appreciation And Collaboration Event https://muskoka411.com/couchiching-ontario-health-team-to-host-2026-caregiver-appreciation-and-collaboration-event/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:44:58 +0000 https://muskoka411.com/?p=121383 The Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT), in partnership with North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services, will host its annual Caregiver Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Hawk Ridge Golf Club in Severn. This year’s event introduces a new collaborative format designed to strengthen connections between caregivers and health and social service providers. By […]

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]]> The Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT), in partnership with North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services, will host its annual Caregiver Appreciation Event on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Hawk Ridge Golf Club in Severn.
This year’s event introduces a new collaborative format designed to strengthen connections between caregivers and health and social service providers. By bringing both groups together, the day will focus on shared learning, meaningful dialogue, and practical strategies to enhance the health care experience for caregivers across the Couchiching region.
The event will be structured in three segments:
  • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Caregivers only
  • 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Caregivers and Service Providers
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Service Providers only
Participants will hear presentations on home safety, social prescribing, and caregiver supports offered by the Ontario Caregiver Organization, along with additional community resources aimed at strengthening local systems of care.
This free event is open to both caregivers and service providers. Lunch will be provided. Respite support will be available for caregivers who require it.
The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hawk Ridge Golf Club, 1151 Hurlwood Lane, Severn.
Space is limited. Interested participants are asked to RSVP by March 20, 2026, by emailing info@coht.ca. Please include your name, dietary restrictions, and whether you are registering as a caregiver or service provider.

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]]> North Simcoe Specialized Geriatric Services Empowers Older Adults With Technology To Enhance Care https://muskoka411.com/north-simcoe-specialized-geriatric-services-empowers-older-adults-with-technology-to-enhance-care/ https://muskoka411.com/north-simcoe-specialized-geriatric-services-empowers-older-adults-with-technology-to-enhance-care/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:42:40 +0000 https://muskoka411.com/?p=97069 North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services (NSM SGS) Program, in collaboration with the IOOF, invites the public to an interactive presentation that showcases the transformative impact of technology on the care provided to older adults in the region. By working with area partners to share information around available technology, NSM SGS is hoping to help […]

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]]> North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services (NSM SGS) Program, in collaboration with the IOOF, invites the public to an interactive presentation that showcases the transformative impact of technology on the care provided to older adults in the region. By working with area partners to share information around available technology, NSM SGS is hoping to help revolutionize the way older adults connect with their loved ones, ensuring their safety, and introducing them to immersive nostalgic experiences.

As part of this initiative, NSM SGS will be providing devices to older adults living in long-term care homes and in the community. These devices, including Google Nest Hub, Google Nest Mini, Alexa Show, Apple AirTag, and Meta Quest Virtual Reality headsets, open up a world of possibilities for older adults by enabling video chats with family and friends, providing access to information through voice commands, and facilitating entertainment through immersive experiences.

“Technology is so important for older adults as it can help support the cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility needs of the person,” says NSM SGS Director, Sandra Easson-Bruno.

“And on the other side of the coin, the caregivers are able to keep track of their loved one using an Apple Air Tag, which we have found useful for older adults who may get lost on a walk.”

To demonstrate the positive impact of this technology, NSM SGS and the IOOF will host an event on July 13, from 2:20 to 3:30, at the IOOF. Recreation therapists, as well as residents themselves, will join to hear and try some of the available technology to better understand how it can be seamlessly integrated into their everyday lives.

Event Details:

Date: June13, 2023

Time: 2:20 PM -3:30 PM

Location: IOOF, 10 Brooks St. Barrie, ON.

RSVP: communications@nsmsgs.ca

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