Fall or Not To Fall

[Jesmcd2]

We have been focusing on falling, or NOT falling, I should say! And I wanted to bring up your walking helper's!😂

When was the last time you checked your Cane, your Walker, your Braces and your Shower Hand Bars?

These are things that should be checked every once in a while.☺️ So they don't come loose. And to make sure they are in good condition!

Is your Cane and walker at the right height? Are the wheels and feet tight and secure?

Shower bars and chairs? Are they still safe and secure?

Don't fall, because a screw came loose! 😞

Use your Canes and Walkers safely!! Check out the Mayo Clinics web site here on the correct way to use them!

For Walkers,

mayoclinic.org/healthy-life...

For Cane's,

mayoclinic.org/healthy-life...

~And don't forget, if you need help, MSAA might be able to help you. Some of there products included in home safety program ares shower chairs and grab bars, as well as mobility devices including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. If you want more info on the program, check out this site, mymsaa.org/msaa-help/assist... or call them at [phone] ext. 532! And tell them you got the Info from HERE!😂🤣

Much Love 🤗💕

Jes🦈

[Ali_B62]

A good reminder, thank you.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Good post, great information, and thank you for this post/reminder, Jesmcd2

[falalalala]

This is good advice.

[Lovingharmoney]

I have fallen 3 times in the last 2 days, twice in my livingroom, the reason is because I forget I can't just go like I used too. I just get up and go and the stupid foo drop thing makes me trip, i swear there is ghost that just throws invisible things in front of me so I trip. Sure wish that ghost would run away.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Lovingharmoney]

Becareful with those ghosts 👻 Lovingharmoney 🤣 they drop stuff everywhere! Hope you are alright! And why are you not wearing your Braces l?! 😒😔🙈🤗💕

J🦈

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Jesmcd2]

So, you murdered all your elves, and now they are coming back to haunt you, Jesmcd2 ?

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to carolek572]

Can't stand those elves! They are like roaches! Keep showing up!🙈😂😭😂

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Jesmcd2]

Not all of them are bad.

[Lovingharmoney]

Because I don't have braces

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Lovingharmoney]

You need to talk to your health care team about that Lovingharmoney !! ☺️

Be your own advocate and let them know that you still want to walk!

When is your next appointment? 🤗💕

J🦈

[Lovingharmoney]

Month

[Lovingharmoney]

I do have a cane but feel like it's just one more thing to carry with me so I really don't use it like I should. My dog is my best helper, he picks me up when I fall.

[Jazzihorsecat]

Yes, thanks Jes for post, my cg had to adjust my breaks on my walker as it just slipped & rolled right out away from me!😀👍💐on Mom's Day oy! We had to WD40 the wheels & screws he tightened! & all the breaks, this was my step-uncle whom died walker, so it is perdy old! Oy! Am sore on tailbone, but ok, none-the-less! Those darn Elf'monkeys#!🐒🐵🐍

Tee-Hee! Luv ya!🌈Jazzy🌹💜