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You can support our work by becoming Advocacy, Education, Information, Resources a member or making a donation. and Services available at Age Concern Active Ageing Centres Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms : Falls Prevention …………………………………………………………………………………..  Octagon Club Steady As You Go© First name Surname  Seniors

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Donations of $5 and above may be tax deductible Falls Prevention Coordinator Margaret Dando QSM Community based, ongoing peer-led Ph (03) 479 3052 classes for men and women over 65

Please send to: Age Concern Otago, to improve balance, leg strength, E. [email protected] PO Box 5355, Dunedin 9058, 9 The Octagon, Dunedin, 9016 flexibility and general fitness or ask about other payment options. P. O. Box 5355, Dunedin 9058

1 December 2017 Steady As You Go© Falls prevention programmes Tai Chi Classes Dunedin—January 2018 Dunedin—January 2018

© What is Steady As You Go ? The physical and social efficacy of this Allanton Outram programme have been evaluated by the Brighton Mosgiel Brockville Pine Hill and the exercises used are Brockville based on those proven to reduce falls from the Caversham Port Chalmers Otago Exercise Programme. The Train the Caversham Portobello Trainer course from the School of Physiotherapy Fairfield Portobello provided additional exercises. Green Island St Kilda Green Island Roslyn The gentle exercises are designed to improve The Octagon balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial Maryhill Waikouaiti St Clair awareness, general fitness and well-being. Kaikorai Participants warm up in a chair, followed by Mornington standing exercises, walking exercises and warm Long Beach The Octagon downs in a chair. A range of light ankle weights is used for the leg strengthening exercises and Waverley all participants are encouraged to work at their Maori Hill Waikouaiti own pace and stop if they feel dizzy or lightheaded. Maryhill How does Tai Chi work? Mornington Tai Chi is shown by scientific studies to improve Mosgiel muscular strength, flexibility and fitness, while also improving relaxation, balance, posture and Musselburgh immunity. Tai Chi movements also emphasise the importance of weight transference to develop balance and prevent falls.