Fall Prevention 101: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fractures

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  @artieash6671 · 1 year ago

  I am 80 and use athletic hiking sticks that I bought in the Swiss mountains.  I don't feel old with my sticks.  I feel kinda cool.

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  @erinrenee6825 · 1 year ago

  While waiting in the ER, I overheard a doc ask an elderly woman, “Do you use walker at home”, only with his accent it sounded like, “Do you use vodka at home?”. After he repeated the question, the patient, sounding mildly annoyed, answered, “No, GIN”… 😅I wasn’t the only one stifling my laughter 😆

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  @rae0521 · 1 year ago

  I&apos;m now 86 and every joint in my body complains at some point in the day.<br> One of my favourite &quot;outings&quot; is to the grocery store, and, &nbsp;in spite of the pains and staggering... they&apos;ve got CARTS that REALLY make walking a joy.<br> Now if I could only remember what I went there for, I&apos;d have it licked!

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  @oscartherodent · 1 year ago

  Pets under foot are dangerous too. You can trip over them easily if you are not careful.

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  @linedance5678 · 1 year ago

  I find it&apos;s a good idea to pause for a moment before turning. Be aware of the placement of your feet and anything that may be a tripping hazard. AND hold onto bannisters!

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• DA

  @dannygreene2414 · 1 year ago

  I broke my hip when I slipped and fell on ice. I was 64 at the time…. Life goes on.

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• SC

  @scott_was_like · 1 year ago

  They&apos;re correct about a fall precipitating a change of housing. My grandma lived in her house for nearly 50 years. All it took was one fall on the ice, a broken hip, and it was off to the nursing home. I think the nursing home decreased her lifespan though. The poor girl was so saddened to have to leave her house.

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• EL

  @elainewhite359 · 1 year ago

  Firstly strengthen your bones and your balance so if you do fall less chance of broken bones.Balance is so important and quick reflexes linedancing is great for balance and reflexes too .

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  @FayWeed · 1 year ago

  I teach fall prevention in my senior fitness classes. We practice balance and stability, muscular strength/endurance and flexibility.

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  @sharonloomis5264 · 1 year ago

  This is 4 some light hearted laughter. Lost the sight in one eye. Balance is off. Good eye is seeing fuzzy. So in trying to make out something on the ground, I bent over for a closer look. The ground was not level. &nbsp;Slightly downhill. Lost my balance and planted my face. Think before bending over on a hill. Even if it is little. Okay.

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  @Tropic-m7x · 1 year ago

  Very important in fall prevention: Pay attention to where you are walking, look down and ahead for obstacles &nbsp;and take off your reading glasses before you walk around the house.<br><br>Good stable lace up shoes with ankle support also help. &nbsp;No wobbling allowed.

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  @weston.weston · 1 year ago

  Zalzal is a hoot!

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