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How do you feel about falling?
Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26 11:30am | Replies (190)Comment receiving replies
Every comment posted on this thread is worth reading!
A few household things I've done:
Added a second handrail on the stairs.
Added non-slip carpet treads to the stairs.
Added grab bars in showers and by toilet.
Made sure all rugs are glued to the floor (double sided carpet tape).
Improved the sidewalk from the parking lot to our home.
Some behavior changes:
I use a walking staff when walking the dog, especially needed in the woods.
I try to stop my habit of carrying as many things a possible to "save trips." (More safe trips mean more exercise!)
I work to be aware of my posture, balance and movement (Alexander technique is one way.)
We all need to keep moving... gracefully, intelligently, one beautiful step at a time, many times.
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Great suggestions.
We "incorporated" the toilet grab bars into the decor of our bathroom by using a metal that matches our other hardware and then using them as towel bars. Nobody needs to know about the "helpers".
Sue
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@edsutton There so much I love about this post Ed and everything on this list is worth consideration and doing where possible. For those of us who grew into adulthood thinking that if we were't multi-tasking we weren't being productive, that line of thinking has been abandoned and in its place is the idea of singular focus and being wholly present in the moment, so I particularly like "I try to stop my habit of carrying as many things a possible to "save trips." (More safe trips mean more exercise!)" I'm adopting this perspective! Bravo Ed! Living your best life!