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| Address: | 11 David Street Taranaki District Health Board New Plymouth |
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Find more information below on falls prevention programmes in Taranaki, plus a service offered by Age Concern.
Taranaki Physiotherapy Department 06 753 7742 may be able to offer an excercise program to assist you in falls prevention..
Tai Chi involves a series of slowly performed gentle movements. The gentle, fluid movements are good for improving mobility, flexibility and balance. Modified Tai Chi is a style of Tai Chi that has been developed for older adults. It focuses on preventing falls by improving lower limb strength and balance. Modified Tai Chi is taught in a group setting within the community and in a class of 45 minutes to one hour duration. This programme involves participants attending two classes per week over 20 weeks. To participate in an ACC funded modified Tai Chi class you need to be aged 65+ (55+ if Maori or Pacific) and have had a fall in the last 12 months. For more information please contact Sport Taranaki on 06 759 0930.
Age Concern Falls Prevention Service – Age Concern offer a free home safety check service to all older people in Taranaki. The Age Concern field officer will visits your home and advise you on how you can make it safer. The field officer will also fit free safety equipment such as nightlights and bath mats if you feel these would be beneficial. For more information contact Age Concern on 06 759 9196
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