Love to Move for Adults in Shoreham & Steyning
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An Enjoyable Age & Dementia-Friendly Initiative
Love to Move is an enjoyable, age- and dementia-friendly movement programme that brings older people together through gentle exercise, music and social interaction. Sessions take place in Shoreham and Steyning and are designed to help older people stay active, improve coordination and enjoy spending time with others.
At Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District, we're proud to have brought Love to Move to our local community. What started as an initiative we were passionate about has grown into a successful programme that continues to run and make a difference to people in the area.
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What Is Love to Move?
Love to Move is a movement-to-music programme designed to help older people, including those living with dementia, stay active and engaged.
The sessions combine simple movements with familiar music and activities that encourage concentration, coordination and social interaction. The exercises are designed to be accessible, allowing people to join in at their own pace while enjoying the company of others.
The Programme has a demonstrable benefit in the physical, emotional and cognitive aspects of older people, and those older people having mild to advanced forms of dementia appear to benefit the most. This research was conducted by Age UK, June 2016.
In Japan, where the programme was developed, it has been found that people participating walk better and quicker.
Love to Move brings together physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction, all of which can play an important part in healthy ageing. Taking part can help older people to:
Improve balance
Improve cognitive function
Keep active and maintain mobility.
Practise coordination and concentration.
Spend time with others and build friendships.
Enjoy the benefits of music, movement and social interaction.
Maintain confidence and independence in everyday life.
The Love to Move programme has helped some participants to use their hands again so they can feed themselves, do crafts, play bingo and socialise with friends and family. We've got some other great tips on keeping active which you can find in our information and support hub.
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How Love to Move Came to Our Community
At Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District, we've always believed that caring for people goes beyond the support we provide in their own homes. Helping older people stay active, connected and involved in their local community is just as important.
This is why we brought Love to Move to Shoreham and Steyning. We recognised the value of a programme that combines movement, mental stimulation and social interaction, particularly for older people and those living with dementia.
Since introducing Love to Move to the local community, the programme has grown and continues to thrive in its own right. We're incredibly proud to have brought it to the area and to see it continuing to bring people together and make a difference to older people's lives.
Anton van Baalen | Managing Director, Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District"“I'm incredibly proud that we brought Love to Move to our local community. We wanted to create something that would help older people stay active, meet others and build friendships, and it's been wonderful to see how much of a community has grown around the programme. Cherry and Anna have continued to deliver the sessions, and it's lovely to see Love to Move thriving and making a difference to so many people. Although Right at Home is no longer sponsoring the programme, we're proud to have brought it to Shoreham and Steyning and to see it continuing to grow.” "
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District introduce Love to Move?
We wanted to bring something to the local community that would give older people the opportunity to stay active, meet others and enjoy an activity designed with their needs in mind. As a homecare provider, we understand that wellbeing is about more than just practical care. Staying socially connected, keeping active and having something to look forward to can make a real difference to people's lives.
Love to Move was a great fit, and we were proud to introduce the programme to Shoreham and Steyning.
What is Right at Home's Role in Love to Move today?
Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District brought Love to Move to the local community and supported its establishment in Shoreham and Steyning. The programme has since grown and continues to run independently.
Although we're no longer involved in sponsoring the programme, we're proud of the part we played in bringing it to the area and delighted to see it continuing to thrive.
Our Connection to the Local Community
If you'd like to find out more about attending a Love to Move session in Shoreham or Steyning, please contact the programme's current organisers for details of upcoming sessions and how to get involved.
If you'd like to know more about the homecare services provided by Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District, our friendly team will be happy to help.
Bringing Love to Move to Shoreham and Steyning is something we're proud to have been part of. It's wonderful to see the programme continue to bring people together and make a positive difference, and we're pleased to have helped establish something that will continue to benefit the local community.