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In reply to the discussion: Why Does America's Falling Epidemic Keep Getting Worse? [View all]SWBTATTReg
(26,260 posts)57. I suspect, that unfortunately, you are right (2nd story homes (or more) are dangerous for some of us...
I do, very rarely, get dizzy, and I told my SO, and they immediately put back a stair rail leading up to our 2nd floor, figured that every little bit of help keeps me from falling (and it does, I clutch onto the stair railing all of the time).
Fall-proofing a home might be a good career for some to get into, that is, the more that falls can be eliminated, the better. I wonder if they have such specialists that come in, evaluate one's home for potential dangers such as falls, and then put in more safeguards to avoid such bad things.
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I read that most older folk cannot stand on one foot for more than a few seconds
Skittles
Dec 2024
#2
I do this while I am waiting for the microwave or doing other cooking or doing dishes.
travelingthrulife
Dec 2024
#31
For his sake, I hope his doctor was not exposed to PragerU for education as they grew up. nt
Gore1FL
Dec 2024
#29
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
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
Sorry for your loss. Watching the deterioration must have been hard
question everything
Dec 2024
#41
Meaning that one must be careful when walking. Should not stop one from simply exercises
question everything
Dec 2024
#42
This is scary. Hope you are healing well and should not keep you from moving. Carefully
question everything
Dec 2024
#43
Tai chi - lots of good research shows its effectiveness in preventing falls (and fractures) by improving balance.
TheRickles
Dec 2024
#33
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