Livingston County Health Center would like to announce a new Tai Chi
for Arthritis and Fall Prevention class for seniors 60 and older, or those
living with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions that cause balance
issues and joint pain.
There will be a
free demonstration class led by Instructors Mary Taylor and Ann Burchett on
Friday, September 8th at 10 a.m. in the Health Center classroom, located at 800
Adam Drive.
Tai Chi for Arthritis is a low impact,
graceful form of exercise using gentle movements that puts minimal stress on
muscles and joints, making it suitable for adults that are age 60 and over. Tai
Chi is proven to help reduce the prevalence of falls among and is rated as the
highest level evidence-based program for senior adults for health and wellness.
Tai Chi has been proven to improve
balance, increase leg strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, reduce
stress, improve posture and reduce the fear of falling.
Weekly one-hour Tai Chi classes begin at
the Health Center on September 11th and will be tentatively set for Mondays and
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
For more information about the upcoming
classes or to register, please call 660-646-5506.
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