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Free Tai Ji Quan Classes: Moving for Better Balance

Dignity Health Wellness Centers offer free classes in July

LAS VEGAS — June 18, 2019 —

What:

Dignity Health - Community Wellness Centers in southern Nevada are offering free Tai Ji Quan classes to aid in improving muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility – skills that can help reduce the risk of falls among older adults.

“Injury from a fall is one of the leading causes of Emergency Room visits among seniors,” said Abigail Guida, Health Educator for Dignity Health. “Tai Ji Quan is an engaging, enjoyable way to improve balance, muscle strength, and flexibility.”

Tai Ji Quan is a research-based balance training program developed by a senior scientist at Oregon Research Institute, designed to assist older adults at risk of falling and individuals seeking to build better balance.

Twice-weekly participation in Tai Ji Quan for three months can improve mobility and prepare participants to advance to Level 2 courses, which are also offered at no charge. 

Where & When:

Classes are available at three Dignity Health Community Outreach Centers in southern Nevada. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. 

Dignity Health - Green Valley Community Outreach Center
2651 Paseo Verde Parkway Suite 180, Henderson, NV (Near 215 & Pecos in HN)
    • Mondays & Wednesdays - Level 1: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Dignity Health - Rose de Lima Community Outreach Center
98 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 301, Henderson, NV (Near Boulder Hwy)
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays - Level 1: 8 to 9 a.m.

Dignity Health - Las Vegas Community Outreach Center
7220 South Cimarron Road, Suite 195 (Near Warm Springs & Cimarron)
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays - Level 1: 8 to 9 a.m.

Additional information is available by calling (701) 616-4922. 

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About Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
As the community’s only not-for-profit, faith-based health system, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters since 1947. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, the St. Rose Dominican health system and its nearly 4,000 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of the 22-state Dignity Health network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees, and 400 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging centers, home health and primary care clinics.

 

 

Publish date: 

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Media Contact

Gordon Absher, External Communications Manager

p: (702) 616-4840

[email protected]