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Hi, Barb
It surprised me when I read what you said: "I've not seen anyone on Connect say that they are especially fearful of turning or changing direction (resulting in a fall) … " ––surprised me only because, as my balance has improved, turning or a distraction from either one side or the other has remained one of my greatest concerns. A daily example of this concern is going down the walk to fetch our morning newspaper. Most often I'll find the newspaper lying in rhe middle of the sidewalk. Before I dare bend to pick it up, I'll always look carefully left and right, concerned that a pedestrian may be approaching. With my unreliable balance, the last thing I need is to be unaware and suddenly hear an approaching neighbor call out "Good morning!" or or the patter, pat, pat of an onrushing jogger. Just another of PN's delights!
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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When I first started physical therapy, my therapist walked behind me and talked. As I turned to acknowledge him, I realised that I had the same issue you speak of. It was more acute when turning to the left. I use a rolling walker as a single cane does not make me feel secure. Mine is not diabetes related.
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Good evening, Ray (@ray666)!
I so agree with you. I don't have to go out to get a paper but it scares me half to death to find myself suddenly in the path of fast-moving young people or of folks whose ability to remain standing would not in the least be compromised by bumping into me or stopping suddenly in front of or next to me. Yep - another of PN's delights! Now that I think about it, heavy doors without the wonderful automatic opening function have almost bowled me over, too, especially in the wind.
I hope all is going well with your move, and that you're not letting fatigue get the better of you. Balance is even more precarious, then!
Cheers to you, Ray ~
Barb