Tuesday, November 18, 2008

BENEVOLENT BALLET NEWS

I have just returned from a two week visit to the UK where I spoke to the School of Health Sciences at the University of Northampton . There were mostly OTs, PTs and nurses in attendance and I was happy to see that they all “got it”. They understood how the arts (music and dance) combined with the exercises and teaching approach of the Benevolent Ballet program would absolutely work. They are now looking for some sort of funding or partnership to bring me back.

Now I am back at work with residents and seminars. The economic crisis makes this a hard time for all. However the population is not getting any younger and the elderly are still at great risk for falls. Also the fact that Medicare/Medicaid is not wanting to pay for preventable injuries in hospitals and long-term care is reason enough to look to proven interventions such as the Benevolent Ballet-Fall Prevention for the Elderly program.

To book your seminars for the New Year, please call me at 407-889-7770 or email lehners1@yahoo.com. Bookings can be made through your corporations, QIOs, or other organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of long term care facilities.

Best Wishes for a happy Thanksgiving
Sheila
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Welcome

Welcome to my blog where I will share my thoughts, ideas and experiences with the Benvolent Ballet Fall Prevention program. For those who are not familiar with the program it is an approach to exercise especially designed for those with physical and or cognitive challenges including the frial elderly. Inspired by classical ballet's music and concepts it becomes not only an exercise class but an altogether enriching experience.

Incorporated into this program is a motivational approach using what may be called 'empathic engagement' . One day training seminars for healthcare staff have been held throughout the US. I have personally facilitated the program in assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and independent living communities