Residents at a Dorset nursing home are improving their fitness, strength and mobility thanks to a year-long partnership with expert physiotherapists.
Colten Care’s Avon Reach has teamed up with Poole-based BWT Physio to offer weekly group sessions at the Mudeford home plus one-to-one follow-ups.
Around 13 residents are attending the Thursday group exercises, designed to stretch and strengthen muscles in a safe, controlled manner.
Resident Margaret Johnson said: “It’s brilliant. I find it really helpful and long may it continue. I am so pleased with it.”
The sessions include arm and leg stretches, co-ordination exercises and other techniques to stimulate movement, balance and flexibility.
Home manager Jess Brolan said the aim is to promote mobility and independence in a friendly, relaxed environment.
She added: “Having fun with exercise is one of many ways we help our residents stay active and make the most of each day.”