Move it or Lose it offer a chair-based exercise programme for frailer older adults which is available to care homes, charities and organisations wishing to book a group for bespoke training. It is not available for individuals to book onto, please see our FABS Training Programme instead.

Aims

Our aim is to train staff/volunteers (Learners) to be able to safely deliver chair- based exercise for older adults to promote independence and enhance their physical and mental health.

The chair-based exercise programme aims to improve strength, mobility and confidence through enjoyable exercise to music routines and resistance band exercises.  The exercises include functional movements to aid everyday living such as washing and dressing.

Outcomes

Learners will be able to demonstrate and safely deliver the chair-based exercises and relate them to   activities of everyday living.

Learners will be able to observe participants and adapt the exercises to suit individual needs with progressions or regressions as appropriate.

Learners will be able to encourage individuals to participate through the use of music and    small equipment (such as pompoms, beanbags, batons).

Method

We will run a two-day workshop which encompasses best practice in chair-based exercise for older adults.

Although the course will be mainly practical there will be some theory although there is no written examination and knowledge will be ascertained through quiz style questioning and practical delivery. Learners will need to demonstrate that they have reached a level of competence to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their clients. This is done through observation – both by their peers and the master trainer leading the workshop.

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