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31. Good advice. There's a reason I'm asked about falls at every medical appointment

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Reply #12)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 08:45 PM

Dec 2024

I’m not sick but I have great health insurance do I let them put me up in the rack whenever anyone in a lab coat suggests it. Ever time it’s fall/do you feel safe. I’m glad because that’s a very safe place for someone to tell someone and falls are bad.

My mom had two church member family members who died in a short period of time.

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I fell on my head again last night [View all] cyclonefence Dec 2024 OP

I too am a "faller." It's awful, and yes, scary. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2024 #1

No, you're probably not the most decrepit 'senior' here, and likely not the only 'faller.' elleng Dec 2024 #2

There are some great tips here Betty Boom Dec 2024 #3

All these maneuvers require strong abdominal muscles that many of us do not have question everything Dec 2024 #6

See how she tips her head FORWARD when... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #22

I am a faller, age 78. My falls are generally attributed to problems brer cat Dec 2024 #4

I'm steady but live alone, far even from neighbors. usonian Dec 2024 #5

can you do this Skittles Dec 2024 #7

My ex had a stretch with vertigo. rubbersole Dec 2024 #8

Oh dear... 2naSalit Dec 2024 #9

Might I suggest getting a walker, and a cane if you dont already have them. CentralMass Dec 2024 #10

i used to trip a lot when i was faster + tumbling helped me always land on my ass. pansypoo53219 Dec 2024 #11

CALL 911 AverageOldGuy Dec 2024 #12

Good advice. There's a reason I'm asked about falls at every medical appointment underpants Dec 2024 #31

a rechargeable timms139 Dec 2024 #13

Why are you using night lights? A night light bulb is about 7 watts Figarosmom Dec 2024 #14

This is a compensation that can become a big problem. Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #21

Lift chairs are horrible Betty Boom Dec 2024 #26

you might be dehydrated? IbogaProject Dec 2024 #15

I fall a lot. I have taken to wearing knee pads, and I'm AnotherDreamWeaver Dec 2024 #16

I'm scared about falling too. irisblue Dec 2024 #17

I've never had a good sense of balance Siwsan Dec 2024 #18

One of the best fall prevention strategies is to change your environment to support your safety. Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #19

The most common cause of falls ... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #20

100% this Betty Boom Dec 2024 #25

Link on how to use a "rollater" (walker with wheels) CentralMass Dec 2024 #23

So sorry you fell and had a scare. It is scary. Hoping you heal quickly. 58Sunliner Dec 2024 #24

I have developed a habit of falling asleep on the toilet. LakeArenal Dec 2024 #27

I asked for and received a toilet seat with side handles No Vested Interest Dec 2024 #33

My husband is a faller SARose Dec 2024 #28

My dad just uses a urinal ne t to the bed at night MotownPgh Dec 2024 #30

I'm a 78 yr old faller Submariner Dec 2024 #29

I've been using Hurrycanes for several years. No Vested Interest Dec 2024 #34

That's the ticket Submariner Dec 2024 #35

Someone needs to come up with ReRe Dec 2024 #32