Transforming Senior Living: How Power Plate is Revolutionising Independence at The Dials
Performance Health Systems MSK • 29 May 2024

Power Plate is featured in a new Health Club Management article, "The Dials: Giving Independence To People In Later Life."


The article presents a case study of The Dials, an independent living scheme for individuals over 55. Designed as a next-generation retirement community, it emphasises wellbeing as the cornerstone of a connected, inclusive, and independent lifestyle for residents. According to wellbeing advisor Charlotte Bacciochi, Power Plate takes "center stage."


The work at The Dials with Power Plate focuses largely on fall prevention and strength and conditioning in later life.


Bacciochi notes that Power Plate also enhances hand-eye coordination, balances left and right brain activity, improves circulation and heart rate, reduces anxiety, and builds confidence.

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The Dials' Be Well 360 Program

Overview of The Dials' Be Well 360 program and how Power Plate is used to craft personalised programs that combat falls, enhance strength, and elevate overall well-being for residents.

Charlotte, Well-Being Advisor, discusses the benefits of Power Plate and the impacts it has on The Dials’ residents.

Intro to Charlotte and how she uses Power Plate with the residents to achieve a more independent living in later life.

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