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How do you feel about falling?
Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26, 2024 | Replies (190)Comment receiving replies
Falling. I have a rare disease called acquired Ataxia. It causes me to have severe gait problems. Without my walker, I can fall because my brain has atrophy. The threat of falling is with me all the time. I live alone so I wear my Apple Watch because it detects falls and sends help.
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@SusanEllen66 I wonder... Have you had acquired ataxia for a long time? I'm interested in how people accommodate and modify their lives on the basis of the various conditions they have. Is your cautiousness second nature at this time or do you find that you need to be purposely cautious all the time? In other words, is this something you've become accustomed to? Do you feel confined by having this disease? Thank you for sharing your story!