Staying Upright

A fall in later life is not merely a physical event — it is a turning point that can bring fear, loss of confidence, family anxiety, and a renegotiation of independence that affects everyone involved. The decision to take fall prevention seriously often comes after that turning point, and those who have worked through it offer perspective that pamphlets rarely provide.

Inside this volume

Fifty first-person accounts describe what fall prevention has actually looked like in practice: the assessments, the home modifications, the balance and strength training, the medication reviews, the vision corrections, and the harder work of overcoming the fear of falling itself. Writers include older adults and the family members who supported them. Some write after an injury; others describe the work of avoiding one.

Who it's for

For older adults working to protect their independence, the families who worry alongside them, and anyone navigating the conversation about safety after a fall or a close call.

Format · Instant download · PDF & EPUB · Fifty first-person accounts

A collection of personal testimony, offered as companion reading — not medical advice.

• 50 single-author testimonies from real people
• A short, plain-language introduction to the topic
• Editor’s note, contents page, and curated resource list
• Professional interior typesetting and an original cover

Every purchase includes a print-quality PDF (best for desktop, tablet, and printing) and a reflowable EPUB (best for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and phones). Files are DRM-free.