Martial arts build confidence for seniors in style of tai chi and chi kung
Carol Floyd, 59, studies Chinese martial arts at the Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center under Scott Winokur. He touts tai chi and chi kung for older adults, highlighting breathing, balance, strength, and stress reduction plus practical self defense tips using common items like a cane or umbrella.
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Sense for Seniors: overcoming isolation after loss
A reader shares the pain of widowhood and social isolation. A University of Michigan study shows seniors living alone who engage with friends and family maintain better communication abilities. Joining groups, clubs, and weekly activities helps rebuild social networks and cognitive health.
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A list of daily programs includes Duplicate bridge for various levels, Downtown Tuesday painters, sewing sessions, autoharp group, woodworking, chair and epee exercise, quiting bee, dance, Pinochle and pitch, and Fit for Life. An August 3 to August 26 program led by instructor Wilma Elder costs 24 dollars.
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