tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post7477071118282004147..comments2024-03-28T18:11:40.841-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: After the FallTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-75446336909787939092022-02-20T13:33:53.172-05:002022-02-20T13:33:53.172-05:00https://jimruoccodesktake2.blogspot.com/2021/04/fr...https://jimruoccodesktake2.blogspot.com/2021/04/from-desk-of-jim-r-take-2-column-253.html?showComment=1645381870732#c8460143036736047469Mr Fix Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033331167484580813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-23732856353660752982021-03-15T19:21:12.970-04:002021-03-15T19:21:12.970-04:00Going through a divorce case is very heart broken ...Going through a divorce case is very heart broken when you love your partner with the whole of your heart.. 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Sharon Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230950559682843087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-61787159381646900512020-10-06T13:00:54.260-04:002020-10-06T13:00:54.260-04:00Tom, I'm so relieved that your fall wasn't...Tom, I'm so relieved that your fall wasn't worse. If you had been a female, might you have behaved less stoically while with your friends, do you think?Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-17691237935995141952020-10-04T10:45:56.453-04:002020-10-04T10:45:56.453-04:00Yes, the balance thing is so hard. A friend who da...Yes, the balance thing is so hard. A friend who dances told me it's the "proprioperceptual system" that slows down. (I love that term!) Glad you're okay! My husband has had two spills in the woods (roots or rocks in the path). He now takes his cell phone if he walks in the woods without me. Nancy Coinerhttp://www.foureyesandabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-73221369251835653502020-10-03T19:50:35.863-04:002020-10-03T19:50:35.863-04:00These days I pay attention to every step I take. I...These days I pay attention to every step I take. I've developed arthritis in my knee and my hip, and you never know when you step just right (just wrong, I should say). I keep thinking I'm going to get over it, but probably not. We're in our summer place in Washington now, where it's hilly and even more of a challenge.<br /><br />Still, we're all in this together, aren't we?Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-71748584846455143702020-10-01T05:23:58.543-04:002020-10-01T05:23:58.543-04:00A few days ago Ron Paul (father of Rand) had what ...A few days ago Ron Paul (father of Rand) had what appeared to be a TIA while being interviewed. It was a great real time view of what can happen at a moments notice, he was unable to speak or respond to the interviewer. Fortunately he was live on streaming and was immediately assisted. As a nurse I have anecdotally noticed that several elderly with life alerts or other devices do not use them when they fall or have an emergency. The main reason is that they get confused after the event and forget they have the alert device or phone on hand. Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07517638298150049059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-48721094236484690072020-09-28T19:07:09.110-04:002020-09-28T19:07:09.110-04:00I'm glad you didn't break anything or have...I'm glad you didn't break anything or have any long-term damage. After I did an inelegant dismount from a ladder a few years ago and broke my hip, I've been much more careful. Once you learn that it CAN happen to you, you are much more mindful about where your feet are landing. Janis @ RetirementallyChallengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337674760088612530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-33812118961290108372020-09-28T15:27:30.818-04:002020-09-28T15:27:30.818-04:00So sorry you had to go through that. I've trip...So sorry you had to go through that. I've tripped a couple of times, usually while walking my dogs and not paying attention. It's very scary. You were lucky, but next time go to the doctor right away. You could develop a blood clot especially with a lot of swelling. Better to be safe than sorry.Rebecca Olkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136102257837831028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-83070525115511015442020-09-28T13:26:03.406-04:002020-09-28T13:26:03.406-04:00Tripping over the dog - especially an older dog wh...Tripping over the dog - especially an older dog who doesn't see or hear you coming and is the same color as the rug! My doctors said this is surprisingly common in our age group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-88809043831485580652020-09-28T12:53:53.142-04:002020-09-28T12:53:53.142-04:00I would have gone to emerg. But so glad you are re...I would have gone to emerg. But so glad you are recovering.<br /><br />Having gone on a few trips in the last few years, I am continually appalled with so many older travelers, bathtubs and showers in inns are unusable for people like me with mobility issues. No safety bars of any kind. I will not climb into such a beast but do my best with sponge baths.<br /><br />Same with toilets (for women). No grip bar.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-67102202482655909712020-09-28T12:42:17.931-04:002020-09-28T12:42:17.931-04:00Thank goodness your leg is ok. i think I would hav...Thank goodness your leg is ok. i think I would have run off to Urgent care. Falls do concern us as we age. And it seems sometimes it's just wierd random things as mentioned in other peoples comments. <br />tahoegirl.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-39799369534107741352020-09-28T10:48:51.152-04:002020-09-28T10:48:51.152-04:00Really surprised you didn't go to the doctor. ...Really surprised you didn't go to the doctor. Bones don't have to be displaced to be broken. What a blessing it turned out OK. Just today after several days of rain, I took a tentative step off my porch on to the stairs and it couldn't have been any slicker if it had been iced. I didn't go any further and just glad my first step was cautious. <br />I hurt my shoulder years ago and it plagued me until I was told to keep my elbow close to my rib when lifting, pulling or pushing for a while. Worked like a charm. <br />Hope you are A-OK now. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-83473097247200882262020-09-28T06:04:09.871-04:002020-09-28T06:04:09.871-04:00That is my big fear, too. i am so glad it wasn'...That is my big fear, too. i am so glad it wasn't serious, Tom.Carol Cassarahttp://carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-55484876358836303572020-09-28T02:27:49.357-04:002020-09-28T02:27:49.357-04:00Hi Tom,
Good article. Giving your example of pain...Hi Tom,<br /><br />Good article. Giving your example of pain and injury is a good lead in to warning people about the danger of falls.<br /><br />I've written many times about how falls can change the lives of older adults. It can make independent living no longer possible and send them to the nursing home.<br /><br />RitaRitahttp://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-55643400871474902032020-09-27T22:15:22.582-04:002020-09-27T22:15:22.582-04:00My elbow did not feel bad when I shattered it! Not...My elbow did not feel bad when I shattered it! Not one cut on the outside. It is now bionic. <br />We are putting in all the things for old people in our next house. It frustrates our nephew (Our builder) that we are acting like we are ready to die. It is what it is. Once you fall once, you don’t want to do it again. <br />Your article is right on track. Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-4320563876219955742020-09-27T22:01:01.406-04:002020-09-27T22:01:01.406-04:00Oh my poor hubby! We just finished a big job on o...Oh my poor hubby! We just finished a big job on our garage & granny flat. The painters left last night. This am, he began repositioning & replacing all the heavy items we have on our patio. Probably not a good thing. This afternoon he finally mentioned how badly both hips felt!! Now after Motrin (which he rarely uses), he tells me the hip pain is mostly gone, but now it's in his back. He's 71. I keep thinking we're really not as old as our years tell us, but I think I'm wrong! We ARE old & really need to watch it, but we're in such "good shape for our ages"!!! ?? Time for some "old people" things to be installed around our home!!<br />Glad you're feeling better.<br />priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941241519252090787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-61011722728353704012020-09-27T21:55:20.074-04:002020-09-27T21:55:20.074-04:00Hi Tom! So glad to hear that you came through it ...Hi Tom! So glad to hear that you came through it okay. But yes, your reminder about how falls can be something extremely detrimental to us all as we get older is important. I realize my balance isn't what it used to be and that is why I try to practice (and build that strength) as much as possible. Like so many other things we take for granted, our balance needs our attention. And yes, watch those railroad ties!!! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-65759189555916216932020-09-27T17:12:08.942-04:002020-09-27T17:12:08.942-04:00Olga & Gigi -- I really don't think I'...Olga & Gigi -- I really don't think I'm stubborn (although my wife might disagree!), I just kind of felt around and nothing seemed to be broken or out of place, so I didn't see the need for the ER. I certainly don't think I'm SuperMan ... I'm about as cautious as anyone can be in trying to avoid the Coronavirus. And thanks for the reminder. I'm going to get some salt in preparation for those upcoming icy walkways.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-73775379014487078942020-09-27T15:24:41.356-04:002020-09-27T15:24:41.356-04:00Some of us guys still think were SuperMan and don&...Some of us guys still think were SuperMan and don't take care. I'm glad you're alright and I think you learned a lesson that many of need to learn. You've given us some good information.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-13748105212547718902020-09-27T13:30:34.760-04:002020-09-27T13:30:34.760-04:00Tom, I know that they ask you constantly about ...Tom, I know that they ask you constantly about 'falling' at the doctor's office. And I'm aware that it is a problem for the aged... so your post is a good reminder. I've been lucky (knock on wood) and at 75 have not been prone to falls. However, several years ago at a hotel in New Orleans we were gathering to go to my MIL's funeral and they had apparently just mopped the floor in front of the lady's room. As I walked towards it, my feet flew out from under me and I hit the ground hard on my left side. Nothing was broken, but the jolt down my back left me with bruises and a headache for days. Now I'm extra careful if I see wet floors.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-48016783239330056272020-09-27T13:10:50.078-04:002020-09-27T13:10:50.078-04:00I am still nursing a sore finger after a fall more...I am still nursing a sore finger after a fall more than two weeks ago. I think I might have broken my pinky finger but did not go to the hospital. I taped it to my ring finger and it's almost well. I might have a little less movement in the finger, but it's good enough. Falling at any age is indeed dangerous. Thanks for the reminder. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-21169479230302580562020-09-27T12:20:04.800-04:002020-09-27T12:20:04.800-04:00Tom, your cautionary story is important and timely...Tom, your cautionary story is important and timely. Thanks for sharing it as a reminder that while we may think we're as able as we once were, the truth is that carelessness, pride and impatience can result in serious injury. And it takes us much longer to recover these days. Once again, you're doing us a wonderful favor through your writing. Kevin in Virginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-43287158166556350772020-09-27T11:58:32.735-04:002020-09-27T11:58:32.735-04:00Carole I do plan to get a medical alert and I have...Carole I do plan to get a medical alert and I have just turned sixty nine and I promised my kids the medial alert would happen before the end of the year. As it is I just programmed my alexa devices so that I could call my kids if I needed help immediately. I have fallen twice. Once on ice on my front steps that put me in the bushes next to them and once on a walkway where it was not my fault except I wasnt looking as carefully as I could have been (the walk had seperated and was not level. falling is not fun and yes, I did see the doctor and go to the hospital both times)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195838412173806659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-27606876955478716652020-09-27T11:52:11.180-04:002020-09-27T11:52:11.180-04:00Friday, March 6, 2020. I was standing at my kitche...Friday, March 6, 2020. I was standing at my kitchen sink rinsing off the lunch dishes. The next thing I knew, I was on the floor. Did I slip on the mat? Was there a puddle of water? I have no idea. All I knew was that I was in the most excruciating pain of my life and it looked to me that my left arm was lying about 5 feet away from my body and I couldn't move it. My first ambulance ride, pain that a fentanyl drip did not affect at all, a five hour stay in the trauma room of the ER, 3 1/2 hours of surgery six days later. A displaced spiral fracture of the humurus requiring a 6 inch plate, nine pins and 28 staples. Six months of healing and PT. I fell washing dishes. . . I am 63. Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.com