Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/10/2018 - 11/20/2018
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wilkes Senior Resources
Categories
Event Phone: 336-667-5281
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. 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 and Time: Begins Tuesday, July 10, 2018 and meets each Tuesday at 11:00am in the gym.
Contact: Star Wood 336-667-5281 starwsr@wilkes.net
Last Day to Register Online: July 6, 2018
