On May 16, 2016, Elkhorn Logan Valley Public
Health Department (ELVPHD) will be hosting a Tai Chi renewal class for their
volunteer instructors at the United Methodist Church in Norfolk. The instructors will be led by Holly
Warth, RN and certified Tai Chi instructor. Nine current instructors will receive
the renewal training. In addition, ELVPHD also worked with 4 new instructors in
February to receive their Tai Chi certification. All of the trained Tai Chi
instructors will then be able to teach classes in their communities to expand
Tai Chi offerings.
ELVPHD has helped to provide community Tai Chi classes
throughout the health district (Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties) for
over six years. It is an evidence-based practice that is designed to improve
balance and strength. The goal of the program is to decrease falls among
residents– especially for those over the age of 65. Of the individuals who
participated in the 2015 Tai Chi classes, 83% improved their movement
assessment scores from the beginning to the end of the class series.
Classes are regularly held in senior centers
and other public venues by a team of dedicated volunteer instructors. If you
are interested in participating in a Tai Chi class, please call 402-529-2233. Funding
for this project is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services – Division
of Public Health.