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17. Glad you got through this OK

Reply to No Vested Interest (Original post)

Sun May 5, 2019, 09:26 PM

May 2019

I've fallen a few times at home.

Had to crawl to my foot stool, and managed to push up into a sitting position.
Then somehow get into my living room chair.

I'm 72, disabled, live alone.

My doctor ordered eight sessions of PT, but the copays would have totaled $400,
so I didn't do it.

My fear is falling outside the home, or shower.

Guess I need a 'medical alert system', but have trouble choosing.
I want one that works also outside, like when taking out the trash.

Again, glad you got through this OK.

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I fell tonight for the first time. I had taken a certain pride in that I had never fallen, [View all] No Vested Interest Apr 2019 OP

Thank God you still have a good grip pnwest Apr 2019 #1

So glad you were able to achieve getting up.. delisen Apr 2019 #2

glad you're ok handmade34 Apr 2019 #3

If you don't have an alert device, don't go anywhere in your house Jane Austin Apr 2019 #4

Love your comment about BlueMTexpat Apr 2019 #7

So glad to hear you're okay... watch yourself now and keep safe. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #5

Take care! BlueMTexpat Apr 2019 #6

I echo the call for an alert button. marybourg Apr 2019 #8

I love the idea of your little kitty wearing an emergency vest!! Who's a good kitty? nt Nay Apr 2019 #11

Cell phones also have voice activated phone dialing. 3Hotdogs Apr 2019 #9

iPhones ... left-of-center2012 May 2019 #16

Hell MFM008 Apr 2019 #10

There are methods to get up even with artificial knees csziggy Apr 2019 #12

Thanks for info re getting up on artificial knees. I did that last night, but am paying a price. No Vested Interest May 2019 #13

From your description, you got up marybourg May 2019 #14

Great minds think alike... No Vested Interest May 2019 #15

Glad you got through this OK left-of-center2012 May 2019 #17

Are you currently using a walking aid - cane, walker, or other? No Vested Interest May 2019 #18

I have a four wheeled seated walker left-of-center2012 May 2019 #19

Grab bars, definitely in shower/tub area. Also next to commode/toilet if possible. No Vested Interest May 2019 #20