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Chair Chi: Dementia Unit – Part 2

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chair-chi-training-picWell, I delivered my first Chair Chi session for a dementia unit at an aged care centre.

As mentioned in the previous post Chair Chi: Dementia Unit – Part 1 it was the first time I worked with a roomful of residents with dementia. And it was no different to the many high care Chair Chi sessions I have run in the past.

Most of the residents did what they could as I always encourage them to do so – this focus helps empower and build self-esteem for those who have limited movement. The feedback I received afterwards was positive as the residents, staff, and volunteers enjoyed the session

I’ve been asked to come back again and work with this group for my next Chair Chi session at this particular aged care centre so I’m looking forward to it.

It’s always a good feeling after a Chair Chi workshop – there’s something positive that happens in each workshop for both the residents and myself.

Aged Care Chair Chi Training Level 1&2

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chair-chi-training-picLast call for anyone interested in attending our Aged Care Chair Chi Training workshops next week. If you’re interested book now to ensure your place.

Here are the details:

Aged Care Chair Chi Training Program
Ideal one day workshop/s for carers, diversional therapists, physiotherapists and/or lifestyle staff who would like to deliver a different meditative and exercise system, based on Tai Chi, for low care and high care residents.

Chair Chi Training is innovative and very different from other Chair and Tai Chi exercise programs:
– As well as incorporating practical skills adapted from Tai Chi, it draws on the principles and power of Appreciative Intelligence®.
– Its adaptability also makes it inclusive as it allows high care residents/clients to participate.

More information:
http://bjseminars.com.au/programs/chair-chi-training-program/

Workshop Details
Fee: $352 (includes GST) per workshop – includes comprehensive work book/manual
Location: Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Bedford Road, Ringwood, Vic
Dates: Mon 22 June (Level 1), Tue 23 June (Level 2)

Options
1. Attend Level One workshop
2. Attend Level One and Level Two workshops on consecutive days
3. Onsite workshops available – please contact us for details

About Facilitator/Trainer Chris Bennett
Chris is a Tai Chi teacher who has 27 years experience in learning and teaching Tai Chi. He is also a professional facilitator and trainer in the area of staff development.

During the past two years he has delivered over 350 Chair Chi workshops in Melbourne for both low care and high care residents in more than 20 aged care centres. He has trained aged care staff in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.

Feedback from a Recent Workshop
‘Our residents are enjoying their new Chair Chi sessions and are very enthusiastic – they look forward to exercises on a Thursday and are seen performing some of the skills when walking up the corridor’!
Jennie Guthrie

Registration
Please register here to ensure a place in a workshop/s
http://bjseminars.com.au/shop/workshops/
(From this page you can add one or both workshops to your shopping cart)

We hope to see you there.

Chair Chi Plus: 81-96 year olds

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chair-chi-training-picLast week I finished the Chair Chi Plus Pilot study at Craigcare Residential Aged Care centre here in Melbourne, Australia and here’s some interesting numbers from the program:

  • Residents Age Range: 81-96 years old
  • Pilot Study Duration: 6 weeks
  • Sessions: 30 minutes – 3 times a week
  • Total sessions: 16
  • Pulse taken: 3 times during each session – resting – mid way – end of session
  • Total participants: 6 high care residents
  • Attendance: 4 residents = 16/16, 1 resident = 10/16, 1 resident 9/16

These numbers plus other statistics and feedback will be part of the report I’m now putting together to determine if the following aims of the study were met:

  • increase in leg strength
  • improved balance
  • achieved cardiovascular workout
  • enhanced emotional and pyschological well being

If you are interested in the final report please contact me and I’ll email you a copy – there’s no charge for the report.

Chair Chi: Two Smiles – Yes!

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She joined our Chair Chi exercise session circle after it started and said, ‘I’ll just watch’, sat down, crossed her feet, folded her arms and just stared at me.

All I said was, ‘you are welcome to join in’ and continued on teaching the other aged care residents.

I cracked a joke, which I sometimes do, and she cracked a smile with the other residents. After she smiled she started to make a small effort to participate which was encouraging.

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