WHO Theme: Communication And Information, Community Support And Health Services, Housing, Outdoor Spaces And Buildings, Respect And Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Nutrition Eating Well, Physical Activity, Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Switching Off And Being Creative, Your Body Your Health
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund CovidHealthy Ireland Fund
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial
Cost: 500-1000
Description
We have found that residents who can not use their legs well love to use the bike . It lifts their mood, increases circulation release stress and give them a sense of achievement.
Aim of Initiative
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Who is it aimed at
All resdients who would like to inprove their strength
Steps critical to success
- Get Resident assess by Physiotherapy
- Ensure resdient is supported to give them convidence
- Make sure they are safe at all times and praise them
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Only 1 bike
- Construction work means some rooms closed for privacy
- Covid 19
Outcomes / Benefits
- Resident improves Circulation to Legs
- Resident gets exercise
- improves residents confidance and makes they feel happy
Evaluation / Report:
Working well with resdients at present so would like to extend the work
Contact:
Website:
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