Stephanie Lackey B.A., M.Sc.OT

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1 Sharbot Lake Family Health Team PRESENTERS: Charlene Feakins B.P.H.E. B.Sc., M.Sc.OT Stephanie Lackey B.A., M.Sc.OT

2 To respond to a need from the Community of Sharbot Lake: High rate of mental health issues High rate of unemployment High rate of seniors High probability of social isolation Difficulty engaging in exercise during winter months (ice & snow) STRENGTHS of Sharbot Lake Community: Enthusiasm for participation in community events Independence and resourcefulness of locals Variety of strong social networks existent Beauty of natural environment/location

3 To promote physical activity as a means of improving physical, mental and social wellbeing Free 45 min classes of varying intensity: gentle, moderate, vigorous Combination of warm-up, cardio, balance, muscle strengthening, stretching + education provided on select days 2 OT instructors: one on Tuesday, one on Thursday Assistance of Summer Work Experience Program Student Events at each session end to promote the program, encourage participation approx sessions x 8 classes x 6 classes per week + 4 week Spring Fit Bit

4 OT facilitation of program regulated health professionals Program embedded within the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (for referrals, consults and promotion of FHT in the community)

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6 Sample of our Educational Talks: Meditation/Relaxation Steph Lackey, Instructor Arthritis/Osteoporosis Nurse Practitioner from SLFHT Mental Health Mental Health Worker from SLFHT Eating for the Christmas Holidays Dietician from SLFHT Neurobics Kara Irwin, Completed Bachelor Thesis, Summer Student Lyme Disease Nurse, Public Health Unit Home Workout Routines/Aquafit Charlene Feakins, Instructor Recipe Sharing

7 Referrals from clinicians at Family Health Team From previous programming Local papers WORD OF MOUTH HOW DID WE SCREEN PARTICIPANTS? PAR Q + Par-Med X Consultation with GP, if needed In last session: Used components of `Measuring Functional Fitness in Older Adults`(back scratch, 2 min step test, 30 sec chair stand)*from Journal of Active Aging, March April 2002

8 Weather, road conditions Holidays affecting class numbers (Christmas, summer) Timing: other fitness programming in area (e.g. Tai Chi) Coordination between 2 different instructors on Tuesday and Thursday Participants weren`t necessarily available for the time slot available for their particular skill level Difficult to recruit volunteers from class to help in instruction (but progress has been made.) Measuring success in a quantifiable way Communicating with the group (few have s!) SUSTAINABILITY: availability of ongoing instructors

9 Flexibility of program: Adapt to meet different needs of participants Modify location depending on weather Take requests from class participants Consistency of Instructors & communication Able to raise money to purchase take-home therabands Distribution of free home exercise video recorded by a participant Able to facilitate purchase of over 3 dozen walking poles for home use Themed events were well attended Many positive testimonials Involvement of volunteers Progressive input from participants 92% of participants reported a positive impact on overall health

10 The first class, I was next to death. And then I ve been marching in the kitchen while cooking, now I can do it with ease. I can now hop something I haven t been able to do for years with arthritis. I really enjoyed the social time the laughter. These classes have helped us tremendously both physically and helping us get out in this really cold winter. Has motivated me to exercise more at home. I feel able and energetic! I can now life a full kettle without propping up my elbow. I have more energy, balance, stamina. My breathing is better, as well as my energy level. Between the classes and watching what we eat we have lost pounds and inches. Yahooooo! I really feel I m exerting myself and feel great doing so.

11 Link in with local University, volunteer base Connect with local media, generate awareness Provide participants with as much ownership as possible over programming Positive feedback from programming being run in Primary Care Facility Be creative think outside of the box Think long term how can this programming continue?

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22 POTLUCK!

23 FUN IN THE SUN JULY 2014

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26 Challenges: - participant afraid of deep water - last minute cancellation of instructor & lifeguard - no music Successes: - 45 minute class! - modified workout to meet everyone s needs - participant afraid of water ended up joining group by end of class - made it fun Monkey in the Middle with ongoing movements

27 **Many participants were on summer holidays.

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