Evidence-Based Programs are interventions based on evidence that is generated by scientific studies. These "Model" programs are proven as effective and address various diseases and preventative issues. Please call The Senior Alliance for a more detailed description on each of these programs.

• Arthritis Exercise Program
  Offers low-impact exercises that can be done either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and to build strength and stamina. The class was developed by physical therapists specifically for people with arthritis or related conditions.
  - Garden City Senior Adult Services
  (734) 793-1870
  - Van Buren Township September Days Senior Center
  (734) 699-8918

• Arthritis Tai Chi Program
  Brings the gentle, graceful, flowing power of Sun-style tai chi to your community. This joint-friendly exercise program, developed by a physician and tai chi master, will both relax you and increase your mental and physical energy. Host sites are members of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Alliance.
  - Garden City Senior Adult Services
  (734) 793-1870
  - Redford Township Senior Center
  (313) 387-2788

• Enhance Fitness
  EnhanceFitness, developed by the University of Washington in collaboration with Senior Services, is a group exercise program. Classes meet 3 times per week and are led by a certified fitness instructor.
  - Inkster Senior Services
  (313) 561-2382

• Matter of Balance
  A Matter of Balance Program. Volunteer Lay Leader Model, adapted from Boston University Roybal Center by Maine’s Partnership for Healthy Aging, teaches practical coping strategies to reduce the fear of falling. This group-based course is led by trained lay leaders over 8 sessions lasting 2 hours.
  - Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, Gibraltar
  (734) 676-4802

• PATH – Chronic Disease Self-Management
  This is a 6 week, 2.5 hours per week, class designed to help individuals manage chronic conditions. The workshop has a wide range of activities and skill building exercises that helps the participant learn to communicate with their medical provider, make better food choices, and get more active.
  - Canton Leisure Services
  (734) 394-5360
  - Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services, Taylor
  (248) 473-1888
  - Dearborn Senior Services
  (313) 943-2412
  - Inkster Senior Services
  (313) 561-2382

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