What do you do to prevent falls?

A week ago we were taking a walk, just down the street. One minute I was fine, right foot left foot right etc. The next thing I remember is the impact of my face crashing on the street and thinking I had broken my teeth. I absolutely do not remember actually falling. My husband said I just keeled over, straight down. I didn't try to break my fall or protect myself. Broke my elbow and messed my face up really bad. I think I lost consciousness for a split second. My doctor is referring me to get my heart checked and a neurologist and a spine doctor. I had no warning beforehand and I felt fine. I'm really concerned and afraid to take walks any more.

@donnaj50

So sorry that happened. Please keep us posted on what the doctors say. Would you mind sharing your age?

I did fall just three days ago after getting off the bus in thick winter clothes walking carefully with grocery bag in one hand along the sidewalk which had snow from night before and avoiding icy patches on a dark evening (thanks to longest night approaching) coming upon a larger icy area and next I knew I had fallen on my back. I quickly got up. dusted snow of and someone from passing car called out 'Are You Ok?' I said 'yes' and continued walking for next ten minutes to my apt bldg, with no trace of any pain. I am 82, take no meds, nor seen my GP for some ten years. but do do all kinds of joint movements and general strength and endurance exercises, including walking on Uneven surfaces whenever possible such as right Next to the sidewalk, or on the Balancing Pad in my fitness room.

There is fine balance between being careful and accustoming our body to become Less limber and agile at Any age or physical capacity. Go over it too much and we deteriorate; be over cautious we suffer. Our Bodies will tell us (given the rest of us in in general order) when it's over or under. I've had fallen, once lightly struck by car but ending my fall into a roll and with no injury. Worse, my right eye is nearly useless, so it's the left one that is helping me write right now. I guess being able to walk up eight floors, panting heavily after four helps too. Or doing dips in stairwell as a quick workout. Or standing and pacing over sitting is possible

But what will tomorrow be, I really haven't figured out; not sure anyone does. Just living each breath of my life as fully as it makes sense to Me.

I wish you all optimal health, whatever state of health you are.

I did fall just three days ago after getting off the bus in thick winter clothes walking carefully with grocery bag in one hand along the sidewalk which had snow from night before and avoiding icy patches on a dark evening (thanks to longest night approaching) coming upon a larger icy area and next I knew I had fallen on my back. I quickly got up. dusted snow of and someone from passing car called out 'Are You Ok?' I said 'yes' and continued walking for next ten minutes to my apt bldg, with no trace of any pain. I am 82, take no meds, nor seen my GP for some ten years. but do do all kinds of joint movements and general strength and endurance exercises, including walking on Uneven surfaces whenever possible such as right Next to the sidewalk, or on the Balancing Pad in my fitness room.

There is fine balance between being careful and accustoming our body to become Less limber and agile at Any age or physical capacity. Go over it too much and we deteriorate; be over cautious we suffer. Our Bodies will tell us (given the rest of us in in general order) when it's over or under. I've had fallen, once lightly struck by car but ending my fall into a roll and with no injury. Worse, my right eye is nearly useless, so it's the left one that is helping me write right now. I guess being able to walk up eight floors, panting heavily after four helps too. Or doing dips in stairwell as a quick workout. Or standing and pacing over sitting is possible

But what will tomorrow be, I really haven't figured out; not sure anyone does. Just living each breath of my life as fully as it makes sense to Me.

I wish you all optimal health, whatever state of health you are.