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

"No Fall Zone, Fall Prevention and How To Fall If You Do" by Ken H. Delmar could save your life. It can help keep you out of the hospital, help prevent a world of pain, and save you lots of money, 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 efficient. You will learn how to anticipate and avoid hazards and obstacles, and how to customize your home for fall prevention. If you do fall, you will learn how to minimize or avoid injury, from scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries. You will learn how to treat foot drop, how to improve balance, and how to recover from a potential fall. Ken H. 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 pony. Today, at age 78, with the publication of "No Fall Zone" he shares his strategies, tactics and exercises 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, happiness and enthusiasm.