Tai Chi for Older Adults Tai Chi is a very gentle and safe exercise, which makes it particularly appealing to people aged 55 or older. Tai Chi can - Improve balance and reduce falls: this is one of the health benefits of Tai Chi that have been studied the most, and a lot of research repeatedly proved Tai Chi is very effective in improving older adults' balance and reducing or preventing falls. Boost immunity to shingles virus: in April 2007, National Institutes of Health released the results of a very important study showing Tai Chi, in combination with immunization, may enhance protection of older adults from the painful condition of shingles. Treat sleep disturbance:studies show that Tai Chi may be used as treatment for sleep disorders in older adults (Clinics in geriatric medicine, 2008 Feb;24(1):121-38, viii).

If you are interested in Tai Chi for Older Adults program, please email biz@AmericanTaiChi.org.