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Not many of us think about the possibility falling, but the consequences of NOT thinking about it—and taking simple steps to help prevent a fall—can be dire.
For example, did you know that falls are the lead¬ing cause of accidental death for those over age 45? [2] And for people over age 65, falling is the single most disabling event likely to put them in a nursing home? [3]
The threat is real. That’s why the doctors at Harvard Medical School have created the Preventing Falls online guide.
Step-by-step, it shows how to help you improve your balance. Maintain or increase your mobility.
Increase your strength and flexibility. Make your home safer. And counter the little-known underlying causes of falls. When you order Harvard’s Preventing Falls online guide, you'll discover:
- 9 simple ways to maintain the “S Curve” of a healthy spine to help prevent pain, instability, and falls. [9]
- 3 simple core-strengthening exercises that help maintain good posture and improve your balance. [11]
- Stretches and strengthen routines that help keep your ankles limber, strong, and fall resistant. [11]
- A single cause of many foot problems that can lead to limited mobility. [12]
- Canes, walkers, and wheelchairs—how to choose and use the correct type of walking aid to help prevent falls and take a load off painful knees and hips. [12-13]
- Simple at-home exercise programs documented to improve balance, leading to a reduction in falls. [14]
- “Proprioceptive” exercises specifically designed to reduce falls, particularly in the older adults. [15]
- Easy-does-it aerobic exercises to preserve and restore mobility. [15]
- The research-tested program that reduced the risk of both falls and fall-related injuries by an average of 35%. [16-17]
- How to plan for a soft landing —10 tips that help prevent injury if you find yourself going down in a fall. [19]
- Expert tips for walking on ice and slippery surfaces—including the effective “penguin walk!” [19]
- An at-home guide to preventing falls to assess potential fall hazards throughout your home and discover easy fixes. [20]