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What have you done to improve balance?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 26 1:51pm | Replies (100)Comment receiving replies
As you may recall, we live in a 55+ “Active” Community. A couple of months ago we had a social event of 200 folks at our clubhouse. A guy decided he was more comfortable leaning back in his chair, lost his balance and decided to grab his wife sitting next to him, and they both ended up on the floor. They weren’t hurt (though she was angry at him). Folks helped them up, they laughed it off, and the party continued. 5 minutes later, our club house was raided by 3 fire trucks, 2 ambulances, and 2 Sheriff deputies. (They’re all located 1/10th a mile from our community). It seems this couple both forgot to push that button. That’s how a lot of us learned about those things, and apparently they work!
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Deb - Yes, I do recall you living in an over 55 community. That story about not quickly (and I mean quickly!!) hitting the button is so important to remember. The first time I set it off was the first day I wore it, a voice came over the monitor asking me if I was OK. I said yes, they confirmed who I was and asked if i needed assistance. I was taken back a little since it was on my wrist for about 5 hours and all of sudden voices come from my left wrist. I had to give the person my name and date of birth. That confirmed who I was, and I was OK. Odd part I did not fall. I bumped my arm on closet door and that's all it needed. I do suggest such a device for anyone living alone and having a tendency to trip or fall.