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.
New to Zoom or want to get more out of it? Stony Brook University students are available (virtually) to explore the features of Zoom to help you get the most out of your Tai Chi practice. You can also arrange a Zoom practice session to check your setup before the first day of class. Email FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu to get connected to student support. All support is free, no cost.
Click HERE for the Tai Chi flyer
Winter REGISTRATION is OPEN For Workshops held January 13 – March 21, 2025
2025 Workshop Series Beginning weeks of: April 14 (Spring), July 14 (Summer), and October 13 (Fall)
Workshops are held twice a week for 10 weeks, all times are Eastern Time (ET)
Level One
Mondays & Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm ET REGISTER
Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am-10:30am ET REGISTER
Please note, *you must complete Level 1 before registering for Level 2*
You can register for both Level 1 sessions to mix/match days and times to fit your schedule.
Level Two
Mondays & Thursdays 1:30pm-2:30pm and Fridays 10:30am ET REGISTER
This workshop currently meets 3 days/week and is subject to change
*You must complete Level 1 before registering for Level 2*
Full Form Practice/Review
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 3:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00am-10:00am
Contact FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu to register for Full Form classes
*You must complete Level 2 before registering for Full Form*
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
Monday and Wednesday 11a-1p
To register: Email lhvfallprevention@gmail.com or call (828) 280-1193
This workshops is hosted by LHV Fall Prevention
To register: Email lhvfallprevention@gmail.com or call (828) 280-1193
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:
Mondays, 2pm-4pm
(Session 0 – October 7th) October 14, 2024 – November 25, 2024 (New participants can join by Session 2 on 10/21)
REGISTER HERE
Additional workshops are being scheduled for Winter 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!