https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo An observation into the benefits of dancing for over 60s. en-us 2017-03-04 16:24:58 UTC 2023-02-28 17:32:27 UTC hello@padlet.com alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159401113 According to the NHS elderly people who are active have a lower risk of diseases such a heart disease, strokes, diabeties and dementia. ]]> 2017-03-10 22:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159401113 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159401808 Delia Silvester is the author of Dance and Movement Sessions for Older People.  She writes 'You are never too old to move, dance or exercise. Ageing muscles respond  well to any kind of new movement and the effects are shown right away.']]> 2017-03-10 22:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159401808 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402303 Dr Nick Cavill states that 'As poeple get older and their bodies decline in function, physical activity helps to slow that decline. It is important that they remain active or even increase thier activity as they get older.']]> 2017-03-10 22:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402303 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402345 Elderly people often want to keep in touch with society and being active is a good way to ensure they still feel a part of their community. 

It can also offer  eldery people a sense of independance.]]> 2017-03-10 22:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402345 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402990 https://youtu.be/2XtMRGkdecw]]> 2017-03-10 22:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159402990 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428575 https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=eDkdBQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=benefits%20of%20dance%20for%20elderly&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8Kqs8czSAhWMPxoKHZfiCTQQ6AEIIDAB#v=onepage&q=benefits%20of%20dance%20for%20elderly&f=false]]> 2017-03-11 11:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428575 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428643 https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=EqhdAgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=benefits%20of%20dance%20for%20elderly&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8Kqs8czSAhWMPxoKHZfiCTQQ6AEIGjAA#v=onepage&q=benefits%20of%20dance%20for%20elderly&f=false]]> 2017-03-11 11:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428643 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428701 http://www.ageuk.org.uk/travel-lifestyle/hobbies/come-dancing/]]> 2017-03-11 11:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428701 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428777 http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/activities-for-the-elderly.aspx]]> 2017-03-11 11:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159428777 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159429363 http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2007/04/10/elderly-people/]]> 2017-03-11 11:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159429363 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159429649 25/02/7 Robert Jeyes Community Centre, Chadwell Health
Participants-

• Age: 60-86
• 16 women, 1 man
• All live locally
• Most attend for the social aspect more than for the the health benefits
• Over 50% said that these dance classes help them to feel more independent. 

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How long have you been attending Age Well Sequence Dancing?

Do you live locally?

How have you benefited from attending these classes?

Before finding out about this class did you ever feel that you were 'too old' to exercise?

]]> 2017-03-12 19:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159523270 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159526725 2017-03-12 20:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/159526725 alicegreen_96 https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/160377611 A term created by Robert Neil Butler to define the attidtudes of society towards the elderly.]]> 2017-03-15 20:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alicegreen_96/uixbqquv90yo/wish/160377611