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How do you feel about falling?

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26 11:30am | Replies (190)

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@jkesparza

I (70 yo female) have Blepharospasm, which causes my eyes to spasm shut involuntarily. Nevertheless, I frequently took brisk 3 miles walks without worry until my eyes closed while descending cement steps. I fell on my face and lost my two front teeth.
At the dentist I first learned I had advances osteoporosis (-3.6)!
Now I really try to slow down and be more careful, because a fall would be dire( I’m about to start Evenity to strengthen my bones), and I wear a smart watch that contacts help if I fall.

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@jkesparza That must be so disconcerting! How long have you had blepharospasm? One thing I'm working on for this new year is letting go of the need for feeling like I'm in control. The older I get, 72 now, the less in control I feel! Trying to embrace the mystery! I wonder... Have you become accustomed to this, or do you feel like you're always kind of braced for the next episode?