PROUD of Barnsley nominee Rachael Addy is continuing her good work for the residents of Deangate Care Home as she plans to host the biggest dementia-friendly exercise class ever.
The activities co-ordinator for the care home in Mapplewell will be hosting the digital class on November 12 for as many homes in the Hill Care Group - who operate Deangate - as possible, with sponsorships being raised for Children in Need.
A long-time supporter of the British Gymnastic Foundation’s Love to Move programme - which involves chair-based exercise - Rachael recently undertook training to deliver sessions and immediately set her sights on organising the biggest class she could.
Rachael said: “I am over the moon to be able to call myself a Love to Move deliverer.
“I was nervous when I took my assessment, as I know how much it would mean for the residents and the wider community if I passed.
“I feel so privileged to have been able to participate in the training course and take my final assessment - this would not have been possible if Hill Care had not believed in the Love to Move programme and put me through my training.
“We have a plan for Children in Need, where we would like to get all the other Hill Care homes included in a live video feed to raise money for the charity.
“Staff, families and residents will all be taking part, which means it could be one of the biggest dementia-friendly digital exercise classes ever.
“It is an absolute pleasure and honour to be able to deliver these specialised classes.
“We hope to educate other homes and show them the multitude of benefits that come hand-in-hand with these sessions.”