Health care and medical in Halifax, Nova Scotia
NWH - Pauline Potter Fitness Centre
Offered by Northwood Care - Halifax
In short
The Pauline Potter Fitness Centre is the first gym in North America to feature a dementia-friendly design! Located at our Halifax Campus, this newly renovated space shows Northwoods commitment to innovation.
- Who it is for
- Seniors; Seniors, Mobility, Cognitive or developmental, Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Medical care, A way to get there, Learning and school, Skills for work, People who get me, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices, Support with memory, thinking or a disability
- Where
- Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
- How to reach
- (902) 493-5641 · fcentre@nwood.ns.ca · Website
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- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Pauline Potter Fitness Centre is the first gym in North America to feature a dementia-friendly design! Located at our Halifax Campus, this newly renovated space shows Northwoods commitment to innovation. It is also wheelchair accessible, accessible to people with vision problems, and offers safe air resistance weights.
According to recent studies, physical activity slows down the deterioration process associated with dementia. Now, members of the Northwood community who are living with dementia have a safe place they can go to exercise and stay healthy.
Elements that make a space dementia friendly include:
- Staff who are trained and certified in dementia care courses and dementia-friendly fitness classes.
- Contrasting colours that make it easier to distinguish elements of a room.
- Natural and artificial lighting and easy navigation.
- Open concept layout that allows members to easily go from one machine to the next.
- Pictures and descriptions of how to use each piece of equipment.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 493-5641, email fcentre@nwood.ns.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Gottingen St, Halifax, NSHalifax, Nova Scotia
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