Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/03/2017 - 12/21/2017
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Lois E. Harrill Senior Center
Categories
Event Phone: (828) 265-5434 ext 113
Description: Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based falls prevention program recognized by the CDC, National Council on Aging (NCOA), and U.S. Administration for Community Living. Developed by Dr. Paul Lam at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), the program utilizes Tai Chi’s Sun style for its ability to improve relaxation, balance and its ease of use for older adults. The movements taught to both left and right sides and with turns to move forward and backward to improve mobility and offer a variety of combinations. Tai Chi for Arthritis must be offered for a minimum of 16 hours, which can be delivered one hour per week for 16 weeks or two hours per week for eight weeks. Led by a certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructor, this program has been shown to improve movement, balance, strength, and flexibility; offer relaxation; and decrease pain and falls. It is appropriate for adults with or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases or related musculoskeletal conditions, joint involvement and back pain, and those at a higher risk of falling.
Dates: Thursdays, beginning August 3rd and concluding on December 21st
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Contact: Nicole Hiegl (828) 265-5434 ext 113 nhiegl@regiond.org
Last date to register online: August 17, 2017
Registration
This event is fully booked.