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SWBTATTReg

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57. I suspect, that unfortunately, you are right (2nd story homes (or more) are dangerous for some of us...
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 05:59 PM
Dec 2024

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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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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