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Dealing with uninvited change is often difficult and painful.
But whatever change you, or someone you’re caring for, are
dealing with, how you cope with that change will have an impact
on your future.
“Enable”is a voluntary support group which has been
in existence for over 2 years and is the brainchild of
Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist Ray Daniel.
Ray, who owns Remedio Clinic, lives in Turre and
works throughout the local area. The idea for a
support group has come as a result of Ray´s
experience of working with clients who come to him
for treatment after experiencing any one of range of
difficulties.
Recovering from surgery for joint replacements,
having a stroke or heart attack developing arthritis,
coping with sight or hearing difficulties, living with
Parkinson´s, and even different forms of dementia are
all circumstances which can act to bring about a
fundamental change to our lives.
Something which affects our physical or mental health
almost inevitably impacts on our level of
independence.
Importantly, changes like these do not only affect the
actual person concerned. Daily life can also alter
drastically for those who care for them – more often
than not, that is a close relative or family member
facing the challenges of living with a life changing
condition, or being a caregiver to a loved one in that
position, can be physically,emotionally, and mentally
draining. It also has the potential to be incredibly
isolating and it is only when we are placed in that
position ourselves that we truly understand how
really tough things can be.
At Enable, Ray, assisted by Yoga and Pilates teacher
Sue, seeks to address some of these issues and to
offer support to people in this situation. By
undertaking gentle physical and mental exercises and
games, both physical fitness and mental health can be
improved over time.
Also, importantly, caregivers can either come along
and join in, talk with others in the same position as
they are, or simply take an hour for themselves
knowing that their loved ones are being looked after
in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. The
town hall of Turre kindly provides space in the rooms
alongside the town football ground, where Enable´s
weekly sessions are held Local
businesses have donated supplies for chair based
exercises and other support groups have been
incredibly generous in helping to publicise Enable´s
work and by providing exercise equipment for people
to use.
Enable´s physical activities and exercises focus on
building strength, balance and flexibility. Mental
games help to sustain and develop levels of memory,
reaction and multi-tasking capability. Together these
activities help to build back up confidence and
independence. Most of all, a session at Enable is fun
and the activities always result in laughter and a feel
good factor for the people who attend. At Enable we
know that no matter how challenging or difficult your
situation may be, doing activities where you are
laughing with others helps you deal with it. Enable is
completely free to attend and open to all nationalities.
Language is NOT a barrier.
If you would like to know more, or know of someone
who might benefit by attending, why not come along
to one of the m eetings. We can assure you of a warm
welcome.
Enable meets every Wednesday, from 11.30 to 12.30 at
the rooms alongside Turre Football ground.
For more information contact:
Ray Daniel at Remedio Clinic on 617741564
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