Professional caregivers from all over Northern Ohio gathered today for a training conference, sponsored by ResCare. I educated them on yoga and meditation practices they can use with their clients, and how these help to reduce stress and challenging behaviors. I also gave them methods for reducing their own stress, to reduce the chance of “Caregiver Burnout”.

 The residents at The Warrensville Community Apartments, along with our guests from the Board of Developmental Disabilities, learned some easy tips for decorating their spaces. They learned how to apply the guidelines to a single room or a whole house. They found the “designer’s secrets” to be very helpful!

 The residents at The Homewood Residence, along with our guests from the Board of Developmental Disabilities, learned gentle but effective Tai Chi movements to help them with flexibility, balance and stamina. They learned that the movements can be adapted to all levels of ability, so everyone gets great benefit!

 Great turnout today for our yoga class at The Jennings Center for Older Adults. The senior residents and our guests from the Board of Developmental Disabilities learned some yoga moves to keep their bodies healthy, and some breathing and meditation practices to keep their minds and spirits at ease.

 We were very honored to be asked to provide services at The Arc of Greater Cleveland’s “People First” Conference for Self-Advocates. We provided chair massages and a card making activity for the participants while they were registering and preparing for the conference speakers.