Tai Chi for Self-Care
Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called “medication” in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems.
In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are gentle and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints remain bent for flow, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery.
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, the benefits address key components of an improved quality of life — stress, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and mental cognition.
For information about classes and workshop locations, Contact Us.
Caregiver Resources
Caregiving has many challenges and also many rewards. There are many things to learn and most caregivers are overwhelmed and doing the best they can with what they know. Getting information and training will help you feel confident about the many tasks you perform. You might not be aware of community caregiving resources, but they are there to help you. Explore the options below to support caregivers and their loved ones.
Support
Free Initial Consultation
Making Life Good offers a free 30 minute caregiver consultation to determine “next steps” for your caregiver journey. Send us an email and a rep will contact you to schedule the call.
Webinar
We are excited to offer a Spanish webinar on Healing Caregiver Burnout and a live demo of the Trualta caregiver portal.
Details of the Webinar:
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00-8:00 PM EST
💻Location: Zoom
The session will include:
- 30 minutes: Practical strategies to recognize and heal from caregiver burnout.
- 30 minutes: Live demonstration of the Trualta portal, showcasing its tools and resources to make caregiving easier.
This is an excellent opportunity for caregivers to gain insight into burnout and learn how Trualta can support them on their caregiving journey. Please share this information with caregivers so they can attend this webinar!
Thank you for helping us provide caregivers with the tools they need to thrive.
About Us
Who We Are
We are a non-profit organization committed to providing resources and programming to our communities. We connect people to programs and agencies that support our mission to empower young and older adults about the importance of self-care, aging gracefully, and optimal wellness to live the good life.
What We Do
We deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to our communities to ensure every person can access their good life. Because living a good life is a matter of equity. A matter of dignity.
Our Three Pillars of Services Include:
Self-Care and Coaching
Self-care is an essential component for accomplishing your goals and experiencing joy and fulfillment in every aspect of your life. We provide support and accountability in making positive changes and maintaining healthy habits through coaching and self-care strategies
Caregiving and Aging
Caregiving and Aging well means drawing upon important assets that support a long quality of life. This includes our health, our skills, our relationships and social connections, and our support systems. Making Life Good provides resources to help older adults maintain their well-being and independence. As well as support the caregiver's journey.
Nutrition and Wellness
Nutrition and wellness affect essentially all aspects of our lives from your weight to how you age to how well you perform. Through educational and programming opportunities, we provide health strategies for eating, movement, and spiritual connections.