How to Prevent Falls : A Comprehensive Guide to Better Balance

Perkins-Carpenter, Betty

ISBN 10: 096210311X / ISBN 13: 9780962103117

Published by Senior Fitness Productions, Incorporated, 1999

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Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Prevent Falls : A Comprehensive Guide to Better Balance
• Publisher: Senior Fitness Productions, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 096210311X
• ISBN 13: 9780962103117
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.62 pounds

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Synopsis

National award - winning book that is filled with over 107 large print pages of easy-to-follow, safe, fun exercises designed to promote better balance to seniors. This highly regarded, cleverly illustrated book highlights national senior fitness expert Betty Perkins-Carpenter's Balance System Techniques(r). This program of activities was developed specifically to enable seniors to improve their balance and their muscle tone. Of those who have mastered the system and sustained accidental falls, not one has been seriously hurt! You can expect the same results, just by following the simple, fun activities contained in this book.

From the Publisher

"Every hour an older adult dies as the result of a fall," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, 1 out of 3 over the age of 65 falls each year.

These statistics are frightening. And with the senior class growing at an alarming rate, we must look for better ways to teach fall prevention. Fortunately, for our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, Dr. Betty Perkins-Carpenter has created her unique Six-Step Balance System to do just that! It is the only proven system of its kind and it's found only in How To Prevent Falls: Better Balance, Independence and Energy in 6 Simple Steps.

For the "Baby Boomers" with aging parents, it is a great resource to give, because it is designed to improve balance, increase energy and mobility, reduce stress and promote greater independence through a series of safe and easy-to-do exercise activities. And what's even better, there is not expensive equipment to buy - all activities can be performed in the comfort and safety of home.

Unfortunately, when a loved-one falls they are more likely than not to suffer a hip fracture, which leads to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life. Only half of older adults who were living independently before their hip fracture were able to live on their own a year later. This means that a fall will produce devastating effects that affect everyone in the family. For the sons and daughters of parents who are injured, their career, free-time and marriages often suffer as well.

Fortunately, How To Prevent Falls: Better Balance, Independence and Energy in 6 Simple Steps is the #1 resource for fall prevention and has already helped thousands live better, safer lives.