The Art Of Not Eating Floor: A practical guide to staying upright after 55

The Art of Not Eating the FloorA Practical Guide to Balance, Mobility, and Confident AgingFalling isn't funny, until it is.In The Art Of Not Eating The Floor, two-time Canadian author and balance coach, Lee Downer delivers a refreshingly humorous, science-backed guide to staying upright after 55.Whether you're dodging rogue floor mats, mastering balance with yoga, or simply trying to outwit gravity, this book offers practical strategies wrapped in wit.With real-life stories, expert insights, and exercises that won't make you grunt and groan, you'll learn how to build and boost your confidence, stability and dignity, and laugh your way to being the last one standing.Because let's face it, gravity is always waiting and the floor is not your friend.Inside this book, you'll discover:Why balance is a trainable skill at any ageMicrömovements that restore confidence and coordinationA practical, joyful approach to preventing falls without shame or overwhelmBalance assessment, so you know where you stand, literally, Many links to training videos so you develop and maintain balance and stability Simply balance drills that you can do at home even while watching TV Loads of Photographs and IllustrationsA book for individuals, caregivers, and community leadersWhether you're an older adult looking to stay active, a family member supporting a loved one, or a library or community professional seeking reliable fall¿prevention education, The Art of Not Eating the Floor provides a friendly, evidence¿based roadmap for safer, stronger living.A companion to the Back to Balance® programThis book pairs seamlessly with Lee's online Back to Balance® program, offering readers the opportunity to deepen their learning through guided practice, video lessons, and community support.