VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Please visit our Programs Offered page for more in-depth descriptions of each of our falls prevention programs.
If you need help deciding which workshop best suits your needs please reach out to: fallsfree@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention
There are 3 Levels of the program offered, each level is a 10-week workshop.
- Level 1: Movements 1-12 (For Beginners)
- Level 2: Movements 13-21
- Full Form Practice
Participants will learn:
- Balance Skills
- Proper Body Alignment
- Coordinated Tai Chi movements
*Tai Chi workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.
Click HERE for the Tai Chi flyer
Tai Chi on Zoom FAQs:
- Participants must have cameras on (required)
- For tech support related to Zoom, cameras/webcams, or other computer support, please use the free Senior Planet Tech Support Hotline phone number: 888-713-3495. Open from 9:00am – 8:00pm EDT, Monday – Friday and 9:00am – 2:00pm EDT on Saturday
- Participants must join by week 2 and plan to attend regularly
- New participants are encouraged to register for more than 1 TCA workshop (Level 1) so you can mix and match your schedule to attend regularly
- Class session are not recorded, but you can purchase DVD or online lessons from the Tai Chi for Health Institute for extra practice
Fall REGISTRATION is OPEN for workshops held October 14 – December 19, 2025
Next 2026 Workshop Series Beginning weeks of: January 12, April 13, July 13, and October 12, 2026
Workshops are held at least twice a week for 10 weeks, all times are Eastern Time (ET)
To be added to the contact list for future workshops, please JOIN the FallsFree Long Island Contact List
Click Here for the Tai Chi Flyer
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TCA: Level One Mondays & Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pmET REGISTER HERE Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am-10:30amET REGISTER HERE Please note, *you must complete TCA (Level 1) before registering for another level.* You can register for both TCA workshops to mix/match days and times to fit your schedule. |
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TCA 2: Level Two Mondays & Thursdays 1:30pm-2:30pm and Fridays 10:30am-11:30am ET REGISTER HERE This workshop is currently offered 3 days/week *You must complete TCA before registering for TCA 2* |
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Full Form Practice/Review Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 3:00pm-3:30pmET REGISTER HERE Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00am-10:00amET REGISTER HERE *You must complete TCA 2 before registering for Full Form* Contact FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu for questions/support. |
A Matter of Balance
Participants will learn to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.
*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.
Upcoming Virtual A Matter of Balance Workshops
September 15, 2025 – October 8, 2025
Monday and Wednesday 1p-3p
This workshops is hosted by the YMCA
To register: Email healthprograms@ymcanys.org
September 30, 2025 – October 30, 2025
Tuesday and Thursday 3p-5p
This workshops is hosted by the YMCA
To register: Email healthprograms@ymcanys.org
October 7, 2025 – November 6, 2025
Tuesday and Thursday 1p-3p
This workshops is hosted by the YMCA
To register: Email healthprograms@ymcanys.org
Stepping On
Participants will:
- Practice exercises to increase strength and balance
- Discuss topics that include home hazards, safe footwear, vision and falls, community mobility, coping after a fall, and understanding how to initiate a medication review
- Speak with guest experts about how to reduce fall risks
Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.
Participants should be able to join at least 5 of the 7 sessions.
*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.
Upcoming Virtual Stepping On Workshops:
September 24, 2025 – November 19, 2025
Wednesdays 2p-4p
This workshops is hosted by NYU Langone
To register: Email Hayle.Boyle@nyulangone.org or call 631-438-5969
*Must be a NY resident
Additional workshops are being scheduled for 2025 – Please join the waitlist below to be notified when registration opens!
Otago Exercise Program
Participants will experience:
- Up to 35% reduction in falls in high-risk older adults
- Improvements in functional performance measures
- Improvements in perceived abilities
*Workshops on Zoom are currently only open to those who have completed an in-person Otago Exercise Program workshop.
Please reach out to fallsfree@stonybrookmedicine.edu if you have completed an in-person Otago Exercise Program workshop and are interested in continuing with us on Zoom!