No Fall Zone: Fall Prevention and How To Fall If You Do

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"No Fall Zone, Fall Prevention and How To Fall If You Do" could save your life. It can save you lots of money, keep you out of the hospital, and help prevent a world of pain. Every 19 minutes an American senior dies from a fall. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases with age. You will learn why you fall, the three systems that keep you balanced and safe, and how to keep those systems sharp and functional. You will learn how to anticipate and avoid hazards and obstacles, and how to customize your residence for fall prevention. If you do fall, you will learn how to minimize or avoid injury, from scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries. And you will learn how to combat dorsiflexor droop, and exercises that will help prevent falling, and help you recover from a potential fall. Ken Delmar, author of "Winning Moves, Body Language for Business," has been studying the causes, dangers, and prevention of falling since he was thrown off a horse at age six. Well, okay, it was a pony, but a big, ornery pony. Today, at age 78, with the publication of "No Fall Zone" he shares his insights, strategies, tactics and exercises with you to help you prevent falls, and learn how to fall if you do. "No Fall Zone" can help keep you safe, help you sustain your lifestyle, and extend your active life.