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Fall Prevention

DOH-Charlotte Events

Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication - DOH-Charlotte

The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication division offers free activities in Charlotte County, Florida, to prevent falls and improve the balance of anyone concerned about experiencing a fall, including older adults.

Tai Chi

DOH-Charlotte offers free Tai Chi classes provided by an instructor certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute.

Tai Chi is a slow-moving meditation exercise that combines stress reduction with slow movements.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tai Chi "is a good example" of the kind of exercise that can make people's legs stronger and improve their balance.

To inquire about the next free Tai Chi class, contact DOH-Charlotte's Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication division.

A Matter of Balance

DOH-Charlotte, in partnership with Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, hosts A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to help seniors learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels.

A Matter of Balance Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Who can attend A Matter of Balance?
  • What will I learn from A Matter of Balance?
  • When and where is the next A Matter of Balance session?
  • Who could I contact to learn more about A Matter of Balance?
  • Anyone concerned about falls 
  • Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
  • Anyone who has fallen in the past
  • Anyone who has limited activities because of falling concerns
  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes to reduce fall risks
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

For information about the date, time, and location of the next A Matter of Balance session, visit DOH-Charlotte's Events webpage.

To learn more about the A Matter of Balance program in Charlotte County, Florida, contact DOH-Charlotte's Community Health Plannning, Promotion, and Communication division.

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