Take 5 to Exercise workshop

I am excited to announce that my Take 5 to Exercise Fall risk reduction workshop has been approved by the Department of Social Services for 3 units of Continuing Education Units (3 CEUs). This is pertinent information for directors and management of all assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, RCFE instructors, nurses, certified caregivers, or anyone in healthcare who is required to maintain a certain number of continuing education units per year.

As the Fall Prevention lady, I am officially qualified to educate healthcare workers about the components of an effective fall risk reduction exercise program. It's a fun, interactive 3 hour workshop that will not only benefit the people you work with but also yourself since everybody was made to be in motion. The body thrives from increased circulation and oxygen exchange. Begin to thrive as you Take 5 to Exercise!

I am putting together a workshop schedule. If you are interested in a live workshop for your company, please contact me: info@take5toexercise.com

The Fall Prevention Lady!

Caregiver bill of rights....

I am on Twitter and while Twitter only allows a person to communicate in 140 characters or less, I have found it to be a helpful resource of information.
Recently a follower of mine, Fenway Medical, posted the Caregiver Bill of Rights and I feel this is so important that I am posting it here:

• I have the right to take care of myself.
• I have the right to seek help from others.
• I have the right to get angry, be depressed and express difficult feelings once in a while.
• I have the right to maintain parts of my life that do not include the person that I care for.
• I have the right to reject any attempt to control me through guilt or anger.
• I have the right to consideration, affection, forgiveness and acceptance.
• I have the right to take pride in what I'm doing.
• I have the right to protect my individuality.

If you are caring for a loved one who may have fallen or who has fallen ill, you have the right to care for yourself!  Read the bill of rights and take time for yourself.  You cannot be good to anyone if you are not good to yourself.  Take 5 to Exercise.  You are not alone and always remember that you are appreciated.