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On Sun, 16 Nov 1997, Debbie White wrote: > > My mother Joyce (68/8months) has been talking about signing up for a Tai > Chi class with my father but hasn't so far found a convenient class. I > recall reading about Tai Chi videos on this list; in fact, I located one > posting from Anne Rutherford about a tape specificially for PD. > > Anne, or anyone else who has seen that tape, would this be appropriate for > a non-PD participant, too? (My father would be practicing Tai Chi for > stress reduction.) Are there other tapes out there good for the general > public? (My mother is in early stages and can manage a range of things.) > Debbie, There is a tape that I purchased from the Tai Chi Society in Toronto entitled "Taoist Tai Chi for People with Parkinson's: Adapted Exercises for Health and Relaxation." I ordered it by phone and credit card calling 416-656-2110. I was most disappointed with this tape, for I had expected lessons in Tai Chi. This tape, however, notwithstanding its title, consists of warm-up exercises for Tai Chi for PWP. I suggest a visit to your local public library or video rental store where you can sample a number of instruction tapes. Tai Chi is highly recommended as an exercise for elderly folks as well as PWP because of its emphasis on balance and range of motion. -------------------- Sid Roberts 67/dx3 [log in to unmask] Youngstown, Ohio