A certified professional Tai Chi instructor will provide instruction and support to staff. Staff will receive 8 hours of training, and for staff members who wish to become certified, a 3-day, 8-hour class will be provided. A video recording will also be available on the hospital's intranet for those who need further training. Tai Chi trained staff will also be able to provide support. This program will be available to patients as well as their family members and loved ones. Tai Chi exercises can be performed twice a week in the patient's room for 30 minutes each session, or can be practiced in our approved exercise room depending on the number of participants. I have reserved an exercise room in the inpatient rehabilitation unit for such use during this pilot program. Participants in this program will be identified based on their assessed fall score. Those with a large number will be asked to participate. All program members must be alert, oriented, and able to consent to this study. Limitations of this study, such as willingness to participate and general general health status, will be addressed with staff and participants. Further recommendation from your doctor will be discussed when such limitations arise
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