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Movement for the Mind - Devizes

Movement for the Mind - Devizes

Our Devizes group meets at the Quaker Meeting Room from 2pm to 3.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. It's led by Henrietta.

Why take part

The groups were started in response to research showing the benefits of physical activity to people with memory and cognitive problems. Our facilitators include dance therapists, fitness coaches and physiotherapists who are specialists in their field and trained in dementia awareness.

A large group of older people sitting pulling on red, yellow, green and blue stretchy bands joined in the middle and balancing a ball, all smiling at Devizes Movement for the Mind

What you can expect

Sessions start with a gentle warm-up before moving on to the main activity. Everyone is encouraged to do as much or little as they feel able to and you do not have to be 'super-fit' to take part. People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users are welcome. The exercise lasts for about an hour and at the end of the refreshments are served during a social half hour before the group closes.

Four people holding a blue, yellow and green parachute in front of them, all smiling at Melksham Movement for the Mind