Exemplar Health Care has partnered with The Brain Charity on a ground breaking dance therapy study.

The partnership involves a 12-week course called ‘Music Makes Us Move’, which consists of dance classes for residents at Kavanagh Place, an Exemplar Health Care home in Liverpool that supports people with neurological conditions, including brain injuries and strokes, dementia, as well as mental health conditions and spinal injuries.

Sarah Bamford, activities co-ordinator at Kavanagh Place, said: “Working with The Brain Charity has been a fantastic experience. Their proximity and diverse range of activities make them an ideal partner for Exemplar Health Care. We have been pleasantly surprised by the level of participation and enjoyment our residents have derived from this partnership, and we hope the data generated from the 12-week programme will strengthen the case for the greater use of similar therapeutic interventions in care services across the city.”

The dance classes are designed to help residents express themselves, stimulate their cognition and improve their movement and wellbeing. The course is also part of a research project by The Brain Charity to evaluate the impact of song and dance on people with different neurological conditions.

Kavanagh Place is also seeking recruiting for new team members who are passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of others, are committed to providing outstanding care, and who share Exemplar Health Care’s values of integrity, responsiveness, teamwork, success and fun. Roles include are assistants, cooks and registered nurses in a range of seniority. More details can be found on the Exemplar Health Care careers page: https://www.exemplarhc.com/careers