Sense-Able

I would like to tell you about my music and movement programme specially developed for people with dementia. I am hoping I can interest managers in utilizing these group sessions within your care homes.
I currently work for and run these sessions weekly for Bridgend Borough County Council and they are proving to be highly successful. These were originally a pilot scheme of Dilys Price OBE, Pride of Britain winner and founder of the Touch Trust charity (with which I was fortunate enough to be involved). I have further developed and honed these sessions, applying my skills and over two years of experience working with people with dementia.
The session uses a holist approach comprising breathing and massage techniques, singing, music making, movement, dance and simple exercises which equally benefit the person with dementia and the staff and family members supporting them. Staff members tend to enjoy them so much they don’t want them to end! They leave feeling as relaxed and revitalised as the person they are supporting.
The session lasts approximately an hour and works best if the person has a one-to-one support in addition to myself; however, flexibility on this is possible. Staff say the session has helped them to really connect with the people they support, seeing their true side for the first time.
If you or anyone you know who may be interested in these sessions please contact me. Alan :-)

It has been proved that positive touch through activities such as intensive interaction improves alertness, eye contact, willingness to communicate, contentment, calmness and relaxation. :-D

I started the business in February and already have three clients. I'm really beginning to make a connection with these lovely people and it's so encouraging seeing how their awareness has enlightened and their curiosity develop enough during our sessions to investigate the many objects that are offered. It's been a pleasure watching their confidence grow enough to initiate contact and communication and to experience enjoyment from meaningful interaction. I am now able to take on another two clients in April and look forward to new challenges. :-D

Just some lighting effects used to enhance the activities during the sessions.

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