Strong Steps. A Confident Future.
A calm, illustration-rich guide to prevent trips and falls, and stay independent with confidence.
SecureStep turns evidence-based falls prevention into simple everyday actions you can actually use, at home, on stairs, and in the bathroom.
Best for: older adults 60+, families/carers, falls-prevention educators, community providers.
Created by an architect
+
biomechanics thinker
+
long-term senior-care volunteer
•
Created by an architect + biomechanics thinker + long-term senior-care volunteer •
Most falls aren’t “bad luck.”
They’re often the result of small, predictable changes in movement, plus everyday hazards like stairs, bathrooms, clutter, and low lighting.
SecureStep helps you understand what’s really happening…
and shows you how to move safer, step by step.
Inside the Book
A practical pathway from awareness → safer movement → safer spaces.
Why Trips Are Common in Later Life
Understand low foot clearance, ageing movement patterns, and why small changes matter.
01
From Trip to Fall — Mechanics, Consequences, and Recovery
How trips begin, how recovery works, and why falls can impact confidence as much as the body.
02
The Regal Gait — Foundations of Safer Walking
A safer walking style designed specifically for older adults. Easy to remember. Easy to practise.
03
Safer Steps® — Improving Stair Navigation
Climbing, descending, wind-up movements, strength support, and why non-conforming stairs increase risk.
04
Keeping Safe in the Bathroom
Why bathroom falls are common, how slips occur, and how to move defensively and confidently.
05
Onward With Balance and Care
Reinforcement, reflection, and moving forward with confidence and awareness.
06
About the eBook
SecureStep is built for people who want clarity, not clutter.
You’ll get:
Plain-English explanations (no jargon, no overwhelm)
Illustration-led learning (easy to follow, easy to remember)
Practical steps you can apply the same day
A calm, respectful tone that builds confidence
This isn’t a blog.
It’s a structured learning guide, with the eBook as the core.
Made for three kinds of readers
-
Older Adults (60+)
Stay active. Stay steady.
Reduce fall risk without fear, and move with more confidence at home and out. -
Educators
Ready to teach. Easy to plug in.
Clear learning outcomes, teachable concepts, and visual explanations for group sessions. -
Service Providers
Support clients with practical tools.
A resource that reinforces safe movement and safer environments in everyday life.
Support that continues after purchase
When you buy the eBook, you also get:
Weekly updates
Short, useful insights to keep you learning steadily.
Extra notes & expanded guidance
Helpful clarifications that build confidence over time.
Future Q&A access
Ask real questions. Get calm, practical answers.
Prefer a Printed Copy?
A limited number of printed copies of the Balance for Life eBook are available by request.
Australia only:
1 hard copy: $8
Postage & handling: $8.502 hard copies: $16
Postage & handling: $12.00
Overseas orders:
Pricing available by email quotation.
To request a printed copy or ask a question, please email:
authorbalanceforlife@gmail.com
We aim to respond with care and clarity.
Meet the Author
Patrick John Jee
Architect • Biomechanics Thinker • Senior-Care Volunteer
Patrick brings a rare cross-disciplinary perspective to fall prevention. With a background in architecture, years of nursing-home volunteering, and deep curiosity about how bodies move in real spaces, he has spent decades observing what truly helps older adults stay safe.
This book was written not from theory alone, but from lived experience, careful observation, and a genuine desire to make safety accessible and dignified.
Why Readers Trust SecureStep
✓ Calm, non-alarmist tone
✓ Practical, real-life solutions
✓ Illustration-led learning
✓ Step-by-step guidance
✓ Grounded in architecture & biomechanics
✓ Written specifically for older adults
This is education that respects its audience.
Get SecureStep today
A calmer, clearer way to reduce fall risk, built for older adults and the people who support them.