My poor mother fell again today
at a garage sale. There was a slight step leading into the back door area & she didn't see it & wiped out. At least she didn't hit hard this time & came out unscathed.
beermeplease · M
glad she's ok....when my mom was alive and living with me (she was early 70s) her leg buckled and she fell and broke her hip. she was in the bathroom and it was in the middle of the night. i was sleeping....she managed to crawl or more like slither her way to my room and kick my door with her other leg. i woke up and had no idea what she had done.... i must admit the hospital did a fine job on hip replacement surgery that was at no cost other than a 40 dollar bill from the ambulance ride
Tumbleweed · F
@beermeplease The last time she fell, she was face flat in the road & thank God above, there was no traffic at that time. Her road is usually super busy.
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
There are physical therapy programs that may help give your mom more reliability and confidence, training on things she can do to minimize the risk of falling. Having a transport type wheelchair in the car trunk may provide an option to avoid riskier situations. Or a walker.
I've been through this with parents and spouse. Old age and broken bones together can be devastating.
I've been through this with parents and spouse. Old age and broken bones together can be devastating.
Tumbleweed · F
@Heartlander She was in PT for awhile to improve her strength & balance & I'm thinking she's about to go back to it.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@Tumbleweed
We did that a few cycles and it really helped. The horrible fall for us happened when she tried to put on a sock with one hand while standing on one foot and holding a chair back with the other hand to keep her balance.
We did that a few cycles and it really helped. The horrible fall for us happened when she tried to put on a sock with one hand while standing on one foot and holding a chair back with the other hand to keep her balance.
Tumbleweed · F
@Heartlander Last time mom fell, she ended up face flat in the road. I thank God she wasn't hit & killed.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@Tumbleweed Well you remember the last time. I`m sure that was going through your mind.
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
Tumbleweed · F
@AngelUnforgiven It took everything I had in me to talk her into using the scooters at the grocery stores. I even tried to get her to at least use a cane but she just won't do it :(
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
@Tumbleweed oh im so sorry 🫂
Tumbleweed · F
@AngelUnforgiven Thank you, love 🫂
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
Tumbleweed · F
@whowasthatmaskedman I know, what a beautiful thing to do!
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Tumbleweed Your mother did the same for you while you were growing. And my wife and I have always been each others rock and cheer squad. How can you not?😷
Tumbleweed · F
@whowasthatmaskedman So very true
Tumbleweed · F
@Jungleman Thank you :)
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saragoodtimes · F
saragoodtimes · F
@Tumbleweed broke a heel and tumbled down the stairs a month ago breaking my hip. surgeon says can be up to a year before I get my normal walk back. I'm not that old but falls can be castrophic for seniors
Tumbleweed · F
@saragoodtimes Oh, love, I'm sorry!! I hope you heal quickly! My mom is 77 so a fall like that for her would be devastating.
saragoodtimes · F
@Tumbleweed good thing is I haven't moved that quickly in years
Prettybratbi1tch · 26-30, F
Tumbleweed · F
@Prettybratbi1tch Me too. I had to help her up, she'd have never been able to get up :(
SomeMichGuy · M
TurtlePink · 22-25, F
Tumbleweed · F
@TurtlePink Luckily this time she didn't hit hard. She didn't even get a scratch but it hurt my heart.
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Tumbleweed · F
@Pinkstarburst It is & it makes me cry too
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
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@Tumbleweed I was just joking 🙃 glad she’s ok 👌
Tumbleweed · F
@Yourwildestdreams I know! 😘
@Tumbleweed 😘
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