Moving For Better Balance

Helping You Feel Strong, Steady, and Safe 

Moving For Better Balance is an evidence based program developed by researches at the Oregon Research Institute. Based on the principles of Tai Chi, this program offers a slow and therapeutic workout that addresses key components of fitness including flexibility, muscle strength, and balance. When combined with standard treatment, programs like Moving For Better Balance may help alleviate the symptoms associated with other chronic diseases and conditions.

Program consists of:

• Small class size led by a trained instructor
• 12 week program
• Meets two times per week for 60-90 minutes and is supplemented by 2+ hours of at-home practice per week
• Teaches eight movements modified especially for falls prevention

Program benefits:

The programs safe and supportive group setting provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy learning with like-minded adults and find relief from the isolation that can sometimes come from living with limited mobility. Specifically, classes are designed to provide participants with opportunities to interact with one another, which creates an important support system, a stronger community, and supports the participants' overall health goals and well-being.

Program participants may also experience:

• Improved physical performance including balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility, which leads to better functioning in daily activities
• Improved physical well-being including decreased blood pressure and improved cardiovascular and respiratory function
• Improved mental and emotional well-being including reduced stress
• Improved memory and cognition
• Improved self-esteem/confidence
• Improved sleep quality

Program Requirements:

To qualify for the program, participants must be:

• 65 years or older, physically mobile, with impaired stability and/or mobility
• 45 years or older, with a chronic condition that may impact stability and/or mobility

For more information:

Lisa Camp
Director of Community Health Integration Strategies 
518-583-9622 ext. 166
lisa.camp@srymca.org