We have discussed these two items:
1. Being rigid ~ To help limber out body ~ we exercise.
2. Depression ~ Listen to music, go outside in the sunshine, mile, meditate and if all else fells, call the doctor.
How to help ourselves to prevent falling.
1.Trying to stand up from a sitting position:
Take your time some people try to get up too fast and they get dizzy and fall.
The easiest way without someone helping, at least for me, I use both my hands and this helps me to steady myself by putting my hands on each side and press down to help me scoot my bottom up to the edge of the seat. I then push myself up. If there are arms on the chair, use those arm to help you push up and steady yourself so you don't fall.
2. Use a Walker, Cane or a Wheelchair if needed.
3. Remove throw rugs or tape them down so you don't trip.
4. Have night lights in each room if you must get up during the night.
5. Have support rails in the bathroom shower, toilet and tub. You may want a seat placed in the shower or tub as well.
6.Wear comfortable shoes and please, ladies no heels.
Safety First
If cooking , have baking soda near by to put out a grease fire.
May want to have a emergency button (neckless or bracelet) to insure that help will arrive if needed. Like we see on the commercials : help, I've fallen and I can't get up!
I am not recommending one alarm system over another, just showing you an example. Remember: You are worth it. You don't want to fall and break a hip or have a concussion.
I care.
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