Ole Joe Clark
Absent Comrade
Praying for a speedy and uneventful recovery.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
Have a blessed day,
Leon
Nasty fall
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HOUSTON RICK
Member
Here's to hoping you get back to full mobility in a short time!
We have faced many enemies in life. After about 60, gravity seems the most formidable. Joe
Get well soon
Graydon, very sorry to hear about your mishap, and I wish you as quick and pain-free a recovery as you can manage. I just turned 74, which I like to think of as late middle age, but I've had frequent stumbles and even a couple of falls in the last two to three years. At my HMO's urging I did some things to fall-proof my house, and I trained myself to walk more slowly and observantly in circumstances my eyes can no longer understand in a glance. Tread edges on stairs or floor-level changes are a particular problem.
My best wishes and good hopes for all here who, regardless of their actual age, aren't quite as nimble on their pins as they used to be.
My best wishes and good hopes for all here who, regardless of their actual age, aren't quite as nimble on their pins as they used to be.
Graydon, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Do remember, at our age we don't bounce as well as we used to, so take care.
Take Care,
Fred
Do remember, at our age we don't bounce as well as we used to, so take care.
Take Care,
Fred
Only liked it because it was not worse than cracked/bruised ribs. Could have been worse. Hoping for a good and speedy recovery.
OP
ancient-one
US Veteran
Thanks for your prayers and good wishes. This forum has a great bunch of people.
I am doubly thankful that when shopping for a replacement for my recliner, I went ahead and bought a lift chair. I don't think I could get out of a recliner without too much pain. This chair will almost stand you up.
Again, thank you.
I am doubly thankful that when shopping for a replacement for my recliner, I went ahead and bought a lift chair. I don't think I could get out of a recliner without too much pain. This chair will almost stand you up.
Again, thank you.
I broke a rib when I was 27 years old, and was surprised how painful it was! It took about 6 months for full recovery.
Take it easy, and follow the doctor's orders, as always.
Take it easy, and follow the doctor's orders, as always.
usmc2427765
US Veteran
I had a fall about 6 months ago, but I was lucky. A 4 foot prickly pear cactus broke my fall!! It was a very long night removing all of the cactus spines. My wife of 48 years was my hero and guardian angel that night, however I now feel like an indentured servant. I forgot to mention that I was on blood thinners and was bleeding like a stuck pig. Getting old ain't for sissies.
gman51
Member
As we get older we definitely have to be very attentive to our movements or we can go down unexpectedly.
Be careful what you lay down on because anything uneven could put pressure against the rib and buddy then comes the pain. Guess how I know?
Be careful what you lay down on because anything uneven could put pressure against the rib and buddy then comes the pain. Guess how I know?
JohnZMI
Member
I've had several surgeries during the last year, and the general anaesthesia has affected my balance to some extent; I'm 78 and never worried about it before, but I have become VERY conscious of fall hazards both at home and outside. I've had some bars installed in the shower and a shower seat, I don't "spring" up from a seated position (I get up slowly and take a few seconds to make sure I've got my balance before walking), and generally do a better job of watching where I'm going so I can avoid potential trip or fall hazards.
When you're in the hospital or at the doctor's office and the first question they always ask is, "have you fallen in the last month?", you know you should be mindful of what used to be pretty simple stuff. It's not simple any more - it can kill you.
When you're in the hospital or at the doctor's office and the first question they always ask is, "have you fallen in the last month?", you know you should be mindful of what used to be pretty simple stuff. It's not simple any more - it can kill you.
Sistema1927
US Veteran
Just looking at some CDC data yesterday. For the 55-64 age range, "Unintentional Fall" is the #4 cause of Unintentional Injury deaths in 2017. For 65+, it is #1.
Unintentional Injury is the 7th leading cause of death of all types for 65+, behind a bunch of nasty illnesses. It is #3 for 55-64.
In other words, us old farts need to make sure to be careful.
Unintentional Injury is the 7th leading cause of death of all types for 65+, behind a bunch of nasty illnesses. It is #3 for 55-64.
In other words, us old farts need to make sure to be careful.
You can have falling issues at any age, depending on circumstances. You can have a car wreck at any age that can make getting around chancy. When I built my house almost 14 years ago, I made sure to have handicap/senior citizen amenities put in the house during construction, including grab bars in the shower. My late mother, who had died at the age of 60 after suffering from ALS and rheumatoid arthritis was my inspiration to have these amenities put in during initial construction rather than trying to retrofit them later. They came in handy after my knee surgery.
photocosmo
Member
With all due respect; the key is to fall "UP" not "DOWN".
straightshooter1
US Veteran
I sure hope you get better quickly or at least that the discomfort eases up.
Will pray for your compete healing.
Bob
Will pray for your compete healing.
Bob
Praying for a speedy recovery and mishap free future for ya'......we need the wisdom of the "ancient-one" on this forum, so take care of yourself. 
Don
Don
Graydon: I know the situation. I passed out last Feb. wound up in the hospital. No broken ribs or bones. Doc's found out later they were treating me for high blood pressure but mine was low. Like 70 over 36. On new meds now & feeling much better.
