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How do you feel about falling?

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26 11:30am | Replies (190)
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@thisismarilynb

I have had a complete hip replacement. Even though this was two years ago I am still terrified of falling. I still use a cane to walk, even though my surgeon says it is unnecessary. I also am careful about the way I walk. No shuffling. You must be careful to life each foot with each step.

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Steph-Words That Fly | @stephcarney | Feb 17 12:23pm

@thisismarilynb Good advice Marilyn!
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casey1329 | @casey1329 | Feb 18 4:19pm

Why not just get a walker? My husband used one when he was having balance issues and felt very secure with it, no falling worries at all...good luck !

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susanfalcon52 | @susanfalcon52 | Feb 19 6:19am

Marilyn,
I also had a total hip replacement- last June. It went fine, recovery fine, but I have this fear of falling. The PT says that I am “scared walking.” I watch the ground, walk slowly, and generally just move very tentatively.

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