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51. And it's very important

Reply to Skittles (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 05:04 PM

Dec 2024

for you to be able to balance on one foot while you plant your other foot up someone's backside, Skittles!

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Why Does America's Falling Epidemic Keep Getting Worse? [View all] question everything Dec 2024 OP

They collect data, but do nothing about referring to exercise programs SheltieLover Dec 2024 #1

"Movement is medicine". Keep moving to be able to move without a faceplant Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #6

Absolutely! SheltieLover Dec 2024 #19

I read that most older folk cannot stand on one foot for more than a few seconds Skittles Dec 2024 #2

Its part of a physical therapy program i do. Standing on one foot Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #5

I remember going with my mum to some physical therapy program Skittles Dec 2024 #9

when I started my program, I realized that it's just common sense. BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 2024 #11

You would be surprised at how few people would, though. Scrivener7 Dec 2024 #26

I do this while I am waiting for the microwave or doing other cooking or doing dishes. travelingthrulife Dec 2024 #31

Have Rebl2 Dec 2024 #44

And it's very important True Dough Dec 2024 #51

🤣😂🤣 Rebl2 Dec 2024 #63

as i was walking while reading this, i tripped over my dog. Native Dec 2024 #3

Almost Rebl2 Dec 2024 #64

Dennis Prager, age 76, fell 6 weeks ago and is experiencing paralysis Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #4

When I read that post I decided to post this story question everything Dec 2024 #13

Ahhh..it wasnt just a coincident. Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #18

No. question everything Dec 2024 #22

For his sake, I hope his doctor was not exposed to PragerU for education as they grew up. nt Gore1FL Dec 2024 #29

one part of the answer might be NJCher Dec 2024 #7

I have no proof of this but I think if seniors would ride a bike or other exercise it would doc03 Dec 2024 #8

I regularly balance on one leg while whizzing around on a manual razor scooter Skittles Dec 2024 #10

The last time I really took a fall was in 2020. That was the first day I wore a mask. I doc03 Dec 2024 #14

see there are some falls I just don't atribute to age! Skittles Dec 2024 #15

Wow that is awesome. I'm a caregiver for my disabled husband who is in a wheelchair Ziggysmom Dec 2024 #17

Arthritis, failing vision, dizziness from medications, balance issues, neuropathy Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #36

Thank you, I hope the other poster doesn't take that as a personal critique. UniqueUserName Dec 2024 #46

Absolutely I hope the other poster did not take offense, as I did not mean so. Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #47

Many who die from falls Big Blue Marble Dec 2024 #12

It was falls that eventually took my dad and my elderly dog. Gore1FL Dec 2024 #30

Sorry for your loss. Watching the deterioration must have been hard question everything Dec 2024 #41

Probably has a lot to do with it. Richard D Dec 2024 #16

B-I-N-G-O ! James48 Dec 2024 #21

And with just about EVERY PRESCRIPTION Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #37

Meaning that one must be careful when walking. Should not stop one from simply exercises question everything Dec 2024 #42

I fell a few years ago. murielm99 Dec 2024 #20

I fall over all the time canetoad Dec 2024 #23

I developed vertigo after developing PADS following JCMach1 Dec 2024 #24

Needs multivariate analysis to identify the mosrt common causes and trends GreatGazoo Dec 2024 #25

I read about a program at ASU that teaches seniors how to fall. Mosby Dec 2024 #45

Scary WVlaserguy Dec 2024 #27

This is scary. Hope you are healing well and should not keep you from moving. Carefully question everything Dec 2024 #43

Quality Health Care recovering_democrat Dec 2024 #28

I think there's a frailty syndrome bucolic_frolic Dec 2024 #32

Tai chi - lots of good research shows its effectiveness in preventing falls (and fractures) by improving balance. TheRickles Dec 2024 #33

The US does not really focus on exercise. Lonestarblue Dec 2024 #34

Yes!! This. I grew up in a city neighborhood with sidewalks Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #38

I turned 50 yesterday xmas74 Dec 2024 #35

I stopped going to a yoga studio when COVID hit. milestogo Dec 2024 #39

? why don't you do it at home? Skittles Dec 2024 #48

Yup milestogo Dec 2024 #49

new year coming up Skittles Dec 2024 #56

Childs pose milestogo Dec 2024 #59

I did see that Skittles Dec 2024 #61

I think Mick does yoga milestogo Dec 2024 #62

Great post! Horse with no Name Dec 2024 #40

The weeble wobble ability has been lost. JanMichael Dec 2024 #50

One hing to do if seniors sell their two-story homes or move out of a multi-level apartment building... brush Dec 2024 #52

I suspect, that unfortunately, you are right (2nd story homes (or more) are dangerous for some of us... SWBTATTReg Dec 2024 #57

How much is murder? Law enforcement won't investigate if the person is over a certain age. Blue Full Moon Dec 2024 #53

Needs a source Runningdawg Dec 2024 #55

My mother bashed over the head in a nursing home. Blue Full Moon Dec 2024 #60

Is it really getting worse or are there just more old boomers? hedda_foil Dec 2024 #54

You Win Again, Gravity! JoseBalow Dec 2024 #58

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