Coming Full Circle Training Video Process

NIICHRO's experience developing previous training packages such as
Spirit in Motion has proven the value of using an instructional video as a training tool. The preliminary review of the literature indicated that the most critical issue is one of "motivating" the older frail Aboriginal person.

As a result of the information gathered from elders' responses in the Community Consultation process, NIICHRO focused the development of the 24-minute training video to be delivered by the CHR. The video will accompany the Training Manual to be used as a training package by CHRs in their communities. The Community Consultation indicated that frail elderly Aboriginal people generally feel adverse to "exercise videos". Therefore it was recommended that the video be created in two parts. While the video will show safe movement techniques for frail elders, it will concentrate its movement activities in the last part of the video. This will represent the body aspect of the training. The first section focuses on family, motivation, socialization, spirituality and overcoming barriers to more active and healthy living. While the video follows the holistic approach to training, it also carries a theme of family involvement throughout the four sections of mind, social, spiritual and body.

Click here to see photos from the B.C.video shoot!