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Schedule of Evidence Based Classes

Both Matter of Balance and Tai Chi address fall prevention.

Classes staring January 2012:

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance: a 16 week evidence-based program of
easy, gentle Tai Chi forms specially designed for older adults

  • Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor, starting January 9 at 1pm call 727-784-3332 to sign up
  • Rao D. Musunuru Center, 12417 Clock Tower Pkwy, Hudson starting January 9 at 2pm call 727-863-6868 to sign up

A Matter of Balance: Concerns about Falling: a 4 week, 8 session evidence-based program to reduce the risk of falling and the fear of falling

  • Aging Well Center at the Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher, Clearwater on Monday and Friday at 9:30am. Call 727-793-2339 to sign up
  • Palms of Largo at Regal Palms, 300 Lake Ave. NE, Largo on Tuesdayand Thursday at 10am. Call 727-215-6250 to sign up.
  • St Giles Manor, 5041 82nd Ave. N. Pinellas Park, Thursday only for 8 weeks at 1:30pm. Call 727-548-5381 to sign up

Eat Better & Move More: Evidence-based program with steps to healthier
aging.

  • Heritage Pines Club House, Spring Hill, Starting January 13 Friday at 1:30 for 12 weeks.

For more information or to register for classes call Pat Sovonick, A Matter of Balance Coordinator, at 727-862-9291 ext 2018 or by email at psovonick@caresfl.org.

For more information on fall prevention and on both the Pasco and Pinellas County Fall Prevention Coalitions, go to http://www.agingcarefl.org/aging/falls2.