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A simple but genius suggestion if you are at risk for falling
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 3 3:34pm | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
A simple walker for when you get up at night and may be drowsy and off balance would work well for you. When hiking at our home, I use walking sticks that my elk hunting husband has hanging in the garage. I also took "Stepping On" classes at one of the local schools in 2015. There are many useful balance exercises and other information. Keep you cell phone in your pocket at all times too. Best success to you and others reading my comment.
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@smiles1951 Thanks for your input but I am not going to use a walker until I think I cannot walk safely.
In my opinion, and it may only be mine, that is one step closer to a wheelchair and I will keep walking as long as I can.
You also assumed I am not exercising. I have a series of exercises a PT gave me for strengthening and balance.
As far as walkers go my neighbor was using hers, during the day, when she stepped on the cat and lost her balance and fell backwards, cracking her head. If her daughter had not been home, it would have been a disaster.
Unlike a cell, even one in your pocket, the watch doesn’t need to be extracted from a pocket. It’s there on your wrist and easily used regardless of pockets or if it should fall away from you if you do fall.
The suggestion about the watch is, I think, very valuable for someone like me who lives alone. And, no one knows my capabilities better than I.