Short Description
This book, written by two Australian occupational therapists gives practical and inspirational advice on how to prevent falls. It is written to assist people to overcome the inevitable outcomes of getting older by combining exercise and a healthy active approach.
More Details
The ideas in the Staying Power book are based on a community program called Stepping On which has reduced the falls rate of its participants by 30%.
Contents
Part 1 Staying On Your Feet
Includes causes and cures of falls
Part 2 Boosters and Barriers To A Safer Lifestyle
Possible barriers to success are addressed and ways to combat the barriers are suggested.
Part 3 How To Keep You On Your Feet
It covers three main falls reduction topics, each in it's own section.
. Moving
. Feeling safe at home and in your community
. How to handle a changing body
Staying power: tips and tools to keep you on your feet
Publisher: Limelight Press August 2006.
ISBN: 0977536106
Paperback book 160 p. 24 cm
Authors:
Lindy Clemson and Megan Swann-Williams