Stephanie Birt

Dementia Actif Gwynedd Facilitator

Experience:-
My role as an exercise facilitator has developed from a passion for keeping fit, active and working with and motivating people in the community.
Over the years I’ve worked in Local Authority Bwy’n Iach Centres and in the community delivering exercise classes to a wide range of the population enabling physical activity at an all inclusive level.
All this experience has predominantly allowed me to develop my work with people living with Dementia.

Qualifications:-
Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active Older Adults
Level 2 in Delivering Chair Based Exercise
Level 2 in Exercise to Music
Level 2 in Circuit Training
Aqua Fitness Qualification
Boccia Leader

Dementia specific training:-
CPD 1st Steps in Dementia - Later Life Training
Dementia Friend Champion – Alzheimers Society
Virtual Dementia Tour Training –Training 2C are
UK Disability Inclusion Certificate

Teaches classes at:-
Byw’n Iach Arfon, Caernarfon
Byw’n Iach Glaslyn, Porthmadog

Language:--
Bilingual Welsh and English
Welsh Learner

Email address:- stephanieBirt@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

3 words that describes why I love working for Dementia Actif Gwynedd:-

• Positivity
  
• Initiative
  
• Compassion