I started an intermediate level balance and mobility training session last week and was talking to one of the participants yesterday. She told me that she absolutely loved my classes and that everyone over 60 years old needed to take my class at least once a year to improve their balance and prevent falls.
This woman is blind in one eye and used to bump into objects all the time. Her vision impairment made her feel constantly out of balance (she was not born with this condition) and after several bad falls, she was afraid of falling. She said that the visual training we do in class has helped her beyond words can explain and that she is walking so much better now. Her quality of life has improved dramatically!
I have to say that I agree; everyone over the age of 60 should take my class at least once! However, since I live here in California and cannot be everywhere so I wrote a book that will help get you started in the exact same fall prevention exercise program at home. In my book, The Complete Guide to Fall Prevention, you will learn the same visual training techniques that have helped this woman who is blind in one eye walk with a steady gait and without a fear of falling.
Unfortunately, the only thing missing will be me and my smiling face! That's ok, I'm updating my website, The Fall Prevention Lady, so you will be able to see me, hear me and ask me questions! The book will be ready by June. Get ready to change your life!
The Fall Prevention Lady,
Kelly Ward, M.S., Therapeutic Aging
FallProof™ Balance and Mobility Specialist
Author, The Complete Guide to Fall Prevention
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