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How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence

How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence

How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence
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How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence Trade paperback - 2004 - 1st Edition

by Eric Fredrikson

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Firefly Books, October 2004. Trade Paperback. Used Very Good. 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 this item.
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  • Title How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence
  • Author Eric Fredrikson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used Very Good
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Firefly Books
  • Publication date October 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 426033
  • ISBN 9781554070152 / 1554070155
  • Weight 0.56 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.84 x 6.96 x 0.28 in (22.45 x 17.68 x 0.71 cm)
  • Themes
    • Generational Orientation: Elderly/Aged
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Diet / Health / Fitness
  • Library of Congress subjects Exercise for older people, Falls (Accidents) in old age - Prevention
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004303817
  • Dewey Decimal Code 613.608
  • Quantity available 1
  • Bookseller catalogues Health/Aging

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Reader reviews for How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence

From the publisher

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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Citations

  • Library Journal, 10/01/2004, Page 103

About the author

Eric Fredrikson gives accident avoidance courses for hospital and corporate clients.

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