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The Minds in Motion program, run by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, received a "grow grant" from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
On April 22, MPP for Huron -Bruce, Lisa Thompson helped recognize the Trillium Foundation for its contribution. There was a short fitness
session to help showcase what participants can expect during the program.
Taking care of the body and
mind with Minds in Motions
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Laura Broadley
Postmedia Network
Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, more people
will be helped through the Alz-
heimer Society's Minds in
Motionprogram.
OnApril 22, MPP for Huron -
Bruce, Lisa Thompson pre-
sentedthe Trillium Foundation
with a certificate ofrecognition
forits contribution to the Minds
in Motion program, as it has
committed $385,400 over the
nextthreeyears to help support
it
The Alzheimer Society of
Huron County alreadyruns the
program at the Goderich
YMCA, the Grand Bend Com-
munity Centre, the North
Huron CommunityCentre and
at ONE CARE in Clinton. The
funds are a "grow grant'; which
means the program will be
startinginExeter aswell.
Thompson said the Trillium
Foundation is leadingbybeing
an example that other organi-
zationsin Ontario couldfollow.
This type ofprogramming is
so important, and the knowl-
edge gained from the families
participating is appreciated,
Thompson said.
The program is designed to
be a collaborative approach to
physicalfitness and brain stim-
ulation for those living with
dementia and their care part-
ners. In takes place once aweek
for eight weeks. The first hour
involves a fitness session, and
the second hour is dedicated to
therapeutic recreation, like art
and games.
There are 12 otherAlzheimer
societies offering the program
in communities across the
province, as well as province -
wide in British Columbia, said
Jeanette Sears, public educa-
tion coordinator with the Alz-
heimer Society of Huron
County.
There have been some
promising results from partici-
pants ofthe Minds in Motion
program. Endurance improved
by 20 per cent and strength
improved by 15 per cent, Sears
said.
Minds in Motion in Huron
Countyhashad 91participants,
nine volunteers and fourfitness
instructors over the 14 monthpilotprojectFor more information con-
tact the Alzheimer Society of
Huron County at 317 Huron
Road, Clinton, call 1-800-561-5012 or go online www.alzhei-
merca/huroncounty.
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The Municipality of Central Huron is one of nine communities
involved in a process of learning about Adaptive Phased
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Learn about APM, meet NWMO staff, ask questions and
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