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Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 27 7:51am | Replies (192)

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@wendy517

*remove all throw rugs, tripping hazard
*grab bars set up in the bathroom, get a free home safety assessment from an inhome care company or one that does home modifications like chair lifts - its FREE

*Use a walker if you're a fall risk, if slight fall risk, use a cane

*Never wear your reader's while walking, could disorient you and you could fall

*Don't have any cords, objects on the floor where you walk.

*if possible, remove all carpet and have hardwood (or laminate etc), safer for walkers etc.

Get the free Home Safety Assessment!

I used to own an inhome care company, love helping to keep our seniors safe. Heck, I guess im one now since im 62 😉

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methel | @methel | Oct 19, 2025

@wendy517

I fell 5 years ago while walking the dog. She’s a lab, so a larger dog. She saw something that I didn’t and lunged. I held onto her leash and twisted and fell. Broke a hip. I learned to walk again without a walker but now, I use a walker a lot and someone else walks my dog.
Yes, she’s still with me. Not her fault. She was acting like a dog. I wasn’t paying attention.