Tai Chi for Arthritis

This award-winning series, based on research conducted by Dr. Lam from the Tai Chi Institute in Sydney, Australia, is designed for those looking to relieve pain from arthritis or other chronic conditions, and improve movement, balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Beginner level is welcome!

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13-Sept. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (no class Sept. 7)

Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 28-Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m.

Cost is $60 for the 10-week series (non-District residents add $4).

The class is held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo. Register below.

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BALANCEfit: Program helps reduce fall risks, improve cognitition

The twice-a-week, eight-week balance machine program aims to reduce fall risk and improve cognition in participants.

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Activate your health with our fall prevention programs

Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. The CDC reports that 1 in 4 adults age 65+ fall every year, resulting in 3 million admissions to ER. Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury and death from injury among older adults.

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We offer fall prevention classes

Camarillo Health Care District offers a variety of educational and instructional opportunities surrounding falls, fall prevention, mobility, and balance.

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General Wellness Classes

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Classes offer exercise and connection

Camarillo Health Care District offers many classes that can help get you moving and improving your strength for better health.

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Living With Your Diagnosis: The Sullivans

Bethe and Tim Sullivan married in 1987 and moved to Camarillo from Boston 11 years later. They raised a family, had fulfilling careers, and settled into the next chapter of their lives enjoying a long…

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Strength through Struggle

Read the story of how one Camarillo resident found strength through struggle and recovered from a fall after taking advantage of our classes and programs.

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Share your story on our podcast

We are looking for you, friends, neighbors and notables to share health or caregiver journeys, to talk about personal experiences, moments in time and lessons learned while navigating life. These “life stories” will paint a visual picture with words, be about 5 to 10 minutes long and must be primarily about you (the storyteller), and your truths, experiences and emotions. These stories will be shared on our podcast, "Stories from the Heart."

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