Gentle Exercise and

Movement Classes

Transition to Gentle Exercise and Movement Classes: A Sustainable Future

Project Scope

Coordinate with local fitness instructors or use online resources to organize gentle exercise classes suitable for care home residents, such as chair yoga, light stretching, or tai chi. These activities can be a great way for residents to stay active and engaged.

Project Activities

  • Partner with local fitness instructors experienced in gentle exercises such as chair yoga, light stretching, or tai chi.

  • If in-person classes are not feasible, curate a selection of online gentle exercise resources suitable for care home residents.

  • Partner with local care homes to understand their residents' needs and schedule suitable times for classes.

  • Organise a regular schedule for the classes, ensuring they are accessible and tailored to the residents' abilities. Organise a regular schedule for the classes, ensuring they are accessible and tailored to the residents' abilities.

  • Develop promotional materials to inform care home residents and staff about the available classes.

  • Ensure that all exercises are safe and accessible for the target audience, possibly consulting healthcare professionals for advice.

  • Implement a system to gather feedback from participants and care home staff to adjust and improve the classes.

  • Organise special events or themed classes to keep participants engaged and interested.

Expected Outcomes

  • Improved Physical Well-being: Enhanced physical health and mobility among care home residents through regular gentle exercises.

  • Increased Resident Engagement: Higher levels of engagement and social interaction among residents.

  • Positive Mental Health Impact: Improved mental health and overall well-being through physical activity.

  • Strengthened Community Relations: Stronger relationships between your organization and the local community, especially the elderly population.

By implementing the "Gentle Exercise and Movement Classes" project, your organization commits to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of care home residents, aligning with CR&S goals of community engagement and support

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