I had a very interesting conversation with a resident at an aged care centre during my Chair Chi workshop recently.
He said the 3 key Tai Chi techinques I teach helps him with his Parkinson’s disease. As I told him and others in the group, what I teach doesn’t cure but it helps. And he agreed.
No matter what Chi exercise I teach, I constantly emphasise that what I teach is not a cure but can help you feel better physically, emotionally and pyschologically. And when I ask residents (which includes high care residents) how they feel after a session, they usually say they feel much better.
Even those with Parkinson’s disease.
I am really interested in learning and attending a seminar as I work in Aged Care. Live in Mooroolbark, work in Healesville with reasonably fit people with memory loss, mainly men in a secure environment with lots of outdoor acceess. I have trained as Enrolled Nurse but have have managed Lifestyle departments for long time now. Am working with clients for part of the day as well as being cordinator. Please let me know of any seminars or classes Many thanks Jennifer Inchley
Hi Jennifer,
We’re running an Aged Care Chair Chi Training Level One workshop here in Melbourne on June 22, and a Chair Chi Training Level Two workshop the following day, June 23rd. For more details go to http://bjseminars.com.au/programs/chair-chi-training-program/ We also provide on site training for staff so if that is of interest please let me know and I will provide you with further details.
We also have other workshops planned for interstate which includes Sydney – 21,22 September.
This year I’ll be creating a monthly ezine with news and resources regarding aged care and information about the workshops we provide for aged care – if you’re interested in subscribing let me know and I’ll add you to the list.
Regards
Chris Bennett