Michigan State University Extension Offers Fall Prevention and Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention  

What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is slow movement, deep breathing, and mindfulness to help people increase strength and balance.  

Benefits: 

• Improve balance
• Increase muscular strength
• Improve mobility
• Increase flexibility
• Improve mental health
• Decrease pain
• Prevent falls

Currently, MSU Extension is offering online Tai Chi to keep older adults active and safe at home. 

How can I join? Visit: canr.msu.edu/tai-chi-for-arthritis/ 

A Matter of Balance 

What is A Matter of Balance? Participants learn to reduce the fear of falling, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

How can I join? Visit: canr.msu.edu/matter-of-balance/ 

For health care providers to refer their patients to a fall prevention program, visit: canr.msu.edu/falls-prevention/for-healthcare-providers.