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The Fashion Show - In Support Of Alzheimer Society's Group Minds In Motion Article by Barb Fisher, Photos supplied by Tracy Toffner   This is the second year that our Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT) has partnered with the Alzheimer Society Sault Ste Marie Algoma District and Wawa Fitness, Dance and Yoga to present a fashion show statement classically presented by Centre Stage Fashions to promote awareness and fundraise in support of the Minds in Motion (MIM) program offered here in our community.   With our aging population age-friendly communities such as ours are creating physical and social environments that support independent and active living for people facing dementia. Minds in Motion is a program which combines physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their care partners. The Minds in Motion program has been up and running for some months now and is proving to be a very successful endeavour in helping families cope in the aging process. Combining physical activity and mental stimulation, Minds in Motion

unfolds to laughter and chatter with new friendships forming and stories being shared. The program includes gentle and easy to follow physical activities and fun social activities focused on building personal skills. The program improves balance, mobility, flexibility, alertness, and increases confidence and comfort with one's own circumstance with mutual support from others facing similar experiences. For the care partners, it's an opportunity to focus on their own health and have fun with their partner while learning from other care givers. Pilot studies have found that participants' endurance improved by 20% and strength by 15% reporting decreased social isolation and an increase in informal networks of support. 85% of participants want to continue the program beyond the initial 8 week introduction. 90% of staff, volunteers and students identified an increase in their knowledge related to older adults afflicted with dementia. Patients and care partners and in some circumstances, individuals may also register with their care partners as many wonderful volunteers are gaining experience in the field. Chris

Rask, one of Wawa's resident fitness instructors has received specialized training to run the program which is offered free of charge once a week on Tuesday from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. for 10 weeks at regular intervals throughout the year at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC). The program runs at least three times per year, fall, winter and spring. The program's first session was held last fall with only four participants and a facilitator. This year, the team is happy to announce that the current fall session has 24 participants, two facilitators and four volunteers. Christy Reid, First Link Coordinator of the Alzheimer Society in Wawa is offering a 7-part education series to the Minds in Motion Care Partners and volunteers. This education series will give valuable information as well as an informal social support network. The series will begin Tuesday, October 17th at the LDHC. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to attend the series, contact Christy Reid or Jolene Binda.   And now back to the runway where everyone has had a chance to mingle, peruse the clothing available for purchase, sample the decadent

appetizers, and a last minute stop at the bar in preparation to be amazed. The fashions were brought to the runway by the reknown Canadian designer Joseph Ribkoff who has stood out in the fashion industry for over 60 years

selling in 64 international markets. The show featured separates in classic lines and shades that can be dressed up or down for all seasons. Article & Photos Continued on Page 6...

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