Ithaca College

Ithaca College Gerontology Institute with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center presents Tai Chi: An Evidence-Based Program for Falls Prevention on Wednesday, October 8, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites, 1100 Danby Road. This workshop is free for IC students, faculty, and staff, but registration is required. CEUs available (cost $20). Visit ithaca.edu/agingworkshops to register and for more information.

Presenter: Joseph Baumgarden DPT, Cert MDT

This workshop provides an overview of Tai Chi as a health and wellness application as well as an effective activity program for falls prevention and balance training. A short history, summary of evidence supporting the use of Tai Chi in falls prevention and a case-based example of teaching and supervising Tai Chi movements will be provided. Participants will learn tips for leading or performing various Tai Chi routines in sitting and standing for use with various older adult groups.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Teri Reinemann at treinemann@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1607. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.