How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books October 2004, 2004
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.Firefly Bookstore
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Condition: Used - Very good
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- Title
- How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence
- Author
- Eric Fredrikson
- Publisher
- Firefly Books October 2004
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Used Very Good
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1554070155
- ISBN 13
- 9781554070152
- Seller catalogs
- Health/Aging
Staying active without fear of falling.
The danger of falling increases substantially with age. This is especially true in developed countries where aging populations tend toward comfortable, inactive lifestyles.
How to Avoid Falling is a practical, non-technical guide to minimizing the occurrence of falls as well as their devastating effects.
The book recommends taking stock of one's current level of health, physical abilities, ongoing medical concerns and current medication. It covers the risk factors of falling, how to alleviate them, as well as some general practices for living a healthy life.
Exercise is key, especially walking every day. There are fitness and balance exercises that will improve health and a sense of well-being.
Fall-proofing a home is also covered, as is being aware of the best way to respond to hazardous situations such as icy or slippery conditions.
A final section describes what to do after a fall starting with how to safely get up again, regaining confidence, as well as how to choose canes and walkers.
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About the Author
Eric Fredrikson gives accident avoidance courses for hospital and corporate clients.
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Firefly Bookstore
Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
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Located in downtown Kutztown, we are an independently-owned and operated New and Used bookstore. Started in 2012 by two book aficionados, Firefly Bookstore strives to provide the best in diverse products and customer services. In addition to books on almost any subject, Firefly carries a large range of products including cards, bookmarks, audio books, and family tree charts. Additionally, we have a large tabletop game selection, including board games, dice and card games, and Role-Playing titles. We have a wide selection of puzzles from Pomegranate and others. We have in stock new, each year, a large collection of current year Calendars with 100s of titles and styles to choose from, always discounted. We buy and trade books and games whenever the store is open, and we are looking for material for every section. Store credit can be used on new and used material. We are interested in large purchases, such as collections and estate sales. We are particularly looking for gaming books, metaphysics, history, cooking, science, Pennsylvania history and children's books. For current news and announcements, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fireflybookstore. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding our items.…
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Kutztown, PA U.S.A. 19530
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