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What do you do to prevent falls?

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@pml Vigilance to your environment is key. Our homes can be dangerous places especially if we live with other people or children who leave obstacles on the floor. Glad you didn't fracture anything. Also in the evening and with the time change coming, it is more difficult to see the details of our environment especially if we have vision deficits. Move slowly and carefully. I always carry a flashlight if I have to walk anywhere at night.

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@moorethrpy,
Thank you for your comment and suggestions. I am being more careful and moving slowly as you suggested. The flashlight is a good idea! I noticed too that now I'm 79, I don't react as fast as I used to. When I fell, I couldn't seem to stop myself. I guess that is just part of aging. Not fun!
PML