Publisher's Synopsis
EDUCATE. DEMONSTRATE. FACILITATE. This 3-Part Guide to Fall Prevention is perfect for anyone who has fallen or is concerned about falling. The book is educational, entertaining and easy-to-read. Part 1 will teach you about situations that cause falls; some you can control and others you should be aware of and may have to accept. Part 2 explains and demonstrates evidence-based balance training exercises and Part 3 offers 4-weeks of progressively challenging balance exercise routines, strength and flexibility training, postural exercises and different walking gait patterns.The index includes a Home Safety Checklist, Fall Risk Medications and Kelly's own, "Help and I've Fallen and I CAN get up" demonstration. The Senior Resource Directory includes a list of reputable senior service agencies that specialize in the prevention of falls and assisting families with aging relatives.
