• Key Information
Motivation & Co Reading
Owners: Sue Barlow
T: 01189 832401
Address:
28 Wises Firs
Sulhamstead
Reading, W Berks
RG7 4EH
Postcodes Covered: RG1 – RG45
Motivation & Co Reading provides specialist recreation
and motivation classes for the elderly. Our classes are carried out in Nursing and
Residential Homes and have been designed to help residents maintain or improve their
emotional and physical well-being. Each class lasts ONE hour and includes the following
four sections:
- Stimulation and Interaction
- Chair based exercise
- Motivation games
- Relaxation/Music Therapy
The benefits to the Care Home are that you are working in partnership with a National
Award winning UK company with a proven track record of success, supported by committed
and trained Therapists who are fully engaged in company ethos though continuous
training and development.
Meet Sue and Lucy Barlow
"I launched the business in September 2008 following the wonderful opportunity given to me
by an inheritance from my great aunt. The business is a tribute to her and the values she represented."
"My training and admin skills from working in an HR department, many years of voluntary work with the elderly
and people with learning disabilities, together with a keen interest in health and fitness have made this the
ideal business for me."
"I currently work in 20 Care Homes in and around Reading, Bracknell, Basingstoke and Newbury helped by my
daughter Lucy, and the business is growing at a steady rate. Lucy is a trained dancer and puts to good use
her performance skills plus her knowledge of anatomy."
"Our classes are great fun but particularly noteworthy is the unique structure of the Motivation Class which
is proving strikingly effective in our Dementia Units."
Testimonials
>>Carolyn Padwick, Deputy Manager, Jasmine House, Reading
"Sue's Motivation Class is very enjoyable, and everyone benefits in their own way; if not
from the mental stimulation section then from the exercises, games, and music. Sue takes the
time to develop a rapport with each resident so that she becomes a familiar and reassuring
person visiting the home.
"
>>Premila Juggurnauth, Deputy Manager, The Boltons, Reading
"Sue's Motivation Classes are a lot of fun. The residents are sleepy when Sue arrives
but soon in a party mood and wide awake by the time she leaves. The classes encourage
good group interaction.
"
>>Fiona Honeyman, Manager, Lovat House, Wokingham
"The residents really look forward to Sue's Motivation Classes. Sue's approach to the
residents, and her knowledge of their individual needs is excellent.
"
>>Anne Davies, Deputy Manager, Parkview, Reading
"Sue provides an enjoyable afternoon of activities.
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