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mitch96

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4. Putting on your underwear or pants can be a killer...

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 05:43 PM

Feb 2019

When young you can do the one leg hop to get the other leg in but as we get older the "hop" becomes more difficult. Always be near someplace where you can sit down quick if need be.
Ironically sometimes it's not the fall it's the hospital that gets you. Lying in bed with a busted hip can lead to pneumonia.. THAT is what get's you...
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Falls Can Kill You. Here's How to Minimize the Risk. [View all] elleng Feb 2019 OP

Sidewalks, Autos, Shopping Centers, black asphalt, wet grass, crutches and canes Tetrachloride Feb 2019 #1

I don't need environmental hazards to fall... nocoincidences Feb 2019 #2

My last two falls Ilsa Feb 2019 #3

Putting on your underwear or pants can be a killer... mitch96 Feb 2019 #4

Amen to that. Duppers Feb 2019 #5

Grab Bars cyclonefence Feb 2019 #6

It's inevitable Cartoonist Feb 2019 #7

But do you get PI every day?? nt mitch96 Feb 2019 #20

Every time I see a circle. nt Cartoonist Feb 2019 #22

Ahhh People that talk in circles shall someday be known as big wheels!! mitch96 Feb 2019 #24

Thanks Elleng DeeDeeNY Feb 2019 #8

My mother has Rebl2 Feb 2019 #9

Vertigo is now a fact of life for me... jimmil Feb 2019 #10

I'm starting to get that also.. Along with my friend tinnitus.. mitch96 Feb 2019 #21

I recently got tripped by an out of control baby stroller Submariner Feb 2019 #11

My mom died from complications of a fall dflprincess Feb 2019 #12

The worst part of getting older is the loss of my reflexes... Ferrets are Cool Feb 2019 #13

My best advice is to slow down and wear sturdy shoes! mtngirl47 Feb 2019 #14

My wife and I helped an elderly man next door to us when we lived in Pasadena. C Moon Feb 2019 #15

Thank you from US, at least. elleng Feb 2019 #16

:) C Moon Feb 2019 #18

If you can, stand while dressing instead of sitting DavidDvorkin Feb 2019 #17

That's a GREAT idea!! mitch96 Feb 2019 #23

"I bought a wobble board" mitch96 Feb 2019 #27

You're welcome! DavidDvorkin Feb 2019 #28

Proactively, I started using a Hurry-cane to make sure I don't fall, which would be very awkward No Vested Interest Feb 2019 #19

My dogs are a danger! Tracer Feb 2019 #25

Pretend like you're holding a very-full cup of hot coffee when walking or climbing stairs. SaintLouisBlues Feb 2019 #26