Classes

Seated Chair Exercise Classes for Dementia Patients

Seated Chair Exercise Classes For People With Dementia

There is considerable evidence that regular physical activity can reverse age-related decline in physical and mental function and help to maintain mobility, balance and coordination, as well as improve muscle strength, all contributing to a more independent lifestyle. MOVEability offers dementia friendly sessions to care homes and the wider community, which are tailored to suit the specific requirements of participants.

Benefits of Our Dementia Exercise Classes

Improved Physical Function

Enhances mobility, balance, coordination, and muscle strength, contributing to a more independent lifestyle.

Cognitive Stimulation

Helps to reverse age-related decline in mental function and can improve memory and cognitive abilities.

Social Interaction

Encourages interaction with others, reducing feelings of isolation and promoting a sense of community.

Mood Enhancement

Uplifting music and enjoyable activities can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What to Expect in Our Dementia-Friendly Sessions

Our Dementia Friendly Sessions are designed to be engaging and accessible for all participants. These fun, interactive classes include:

15-20 Minutes of Interactive Exercises: Easy-to-follow exercises set to memory-invoking music, ensuring a fun and engaging experience.
Coloured Ribbons/Scarves: Added sensory experiences to enhance the enjoyment and effectiveness of the exercises.
Old Time Uplifting Tunes: A selection of music that appeals to a wide range of tastes, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Encourages Interaction: Our classes foster a sense of community and encourage participants to interact with one another.

Who Can Benefit from Our Sessions?

Our dementia friendly classes are suitable for a variety of settings and groups, including:

Care Homes: Offer regular classes to your residents to improve their physical and mental well-being.
Corporate Groups: Hold a Dementia Friendly session as part of a dementia awareness initiative.
Private Care Homes: Treat your residents to regular classes tailored to their needs.
Individual Carers: Join our classes to support the health and happiness of the person you care for.

Contact Us for More Information About Dementia-Friendly Exercise

Hold your own Dementia Friendly session as part of a Dementia awareness initiative or treat your residents to regular classes. Sessions are suitable for Corporate Groups, Private Care Homes and individual carers alike – Contact us for more information.

If you’re interested in organising a dementia friendly session or would like more information about our seated exercise classes for dementia patients, please don’t hesitate to contact us. MOVEability is here to help you create a supportive and engaging environment for those living with dementia.

Join Our Online Community Classes

If you’re not located close to Newbury in Berkshire, we also offer regular online chair classes. For more information or to sign up for our classes, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Customer Reviews

Read Our Testimonials

Our Parkinson’s exercise classes offer a range of benefits specifically designed to address the challenges faced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Read our reviews and testimonials from the people who have joined our online and on-site seated exercise classes.

    
 
 
         
   Victoria Chandler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These classes really incorporate mind body and soul. This is not just for physical health, your mental health, social health and emotional health are all equally important and all are balanced at these wonderful classes. Well done Debbie for bringing a purpose back into our lives.
  
 
        
   Sharon Scott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took my mum (who’s 78) to her chair excercise in lambourne last week and sat in to watch. She has macular degeneration so can’t see very well and I wanted to see how she coped with the class and the answer was, brilliantly. Debbie is an amazing teacher. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. She played good  music (not too loudly) that made it relaxed and fun for everyone. She had a great combination of exercises to warm up the muscles, give them a bit of a workout ( at your own pace) and then a stretch afterwards. My mum has had quite a few health problems recently and has not been very mobile and so to see her follow the class, get everything moving and enjoy meeting the other people made me so happy. Debbie really takes the time to make the class available to all abilities. It’s good for the body and mind. Following a few instruction's helps keep the mind focused while the body gets stronger. I would highly recommend this class to people of any age who would like to get some excercise but find it difficult to stand for too long. We stayed and had a cup of tea afterwards and met some of the other people in the class and that was really lovely too.
  
 
        
   mandy jane 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is an amazing class , watching my mum doing all the exercises made me so proud and Debbie who runs it makes the whole experience so joyful . Highly recommend Moveability 👍👍👍
  
 
        
   debbie hindry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having retired last year,  I noticed my joints had stiffened up significantly. I have suffered from arthritis since my early teens but since participating in the Wednesday online session I have certainly seen some improvement. Debbie is very professional and the class very friendly. Its just the right pace for me and does not aggravate my joints at all. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.
  
 
        
   A Newcombe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent classes. Very welcoming.
  
 
        
   Kathleen Shannon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mondays are great for me, as I go to Debbie’s seated exercise class. So helpful, sleeping better at night. Kathy
  
 
        
   Mark Lillycrop 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Going along to Alice Bye court on a Thursday for seated exercises has not just improved our mobility but also increased our social circle. After the exercise we have a well deserved cup of tea and a chat which is just as important
  
 
        
   Edna Dowsett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a stroke back in April affecting my left side. After a month in hospital I received some physio and one of my ladies gave me the get Berkshire activelink, I am so glad I followed it up. Debbie & Julie run both the excercise and dancersize classes they are so so beneficial to me. Whilst stretching and trying to dance I'm also having lots & lots of fun. I told my new physio about it and she also asked me for the link to give to some of her other  ladies & gents. Thank you Debbie & Julie for doing what you do. You Rock.
  
 
        
   Nicola Rouse (Crazycatlady) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I feel so much relief when I do these exercises
The lovely ladies who run the class r amazing 👍🤩
I am enjoying these classes and finding them beneficial too
Feel like im achieving something for myself
  
 
        
   Colleen du Preez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a member of the Mindset Massage Get Berkshire Active chair seated exercise class since inception.  I am 81 and in pretty good health except for arthritis in my back and left shoulder.  Being sedentary during the lockdowns is not good for this condition because of increased pain and stiffness which in turn leads to depression.  I joined the Mindset Massage chair seated exercise group with leaders and Mandy and Debbie.  I have benefitted so much from these classes by being able to move easier, bend, walk and have less pain.  Above all this is the most pleasant group I have ever attended the leaders are warm, caring and friendly as are all the members.  Via zoom we are able to chat and hear what others are doing and it makes my day altogether pleasant.  My back is being attended to by the Berkshire Orthopaedic Clinic who commented that I should continue these exercises as I would only benefit from them. Three Cheers to a wonderful team.