Falling

[susandennis]

In the last year of her life, my Mom kept falling. I wondered then how that kept happening. Why doesn't she just hold on to shit instead of just falling?? I think I know now. The other day, I just fell out of my shoes. This morning my slipper got caught on the carpet when I went to stand and bam... at least it was on the carpet and I landed on the other knee this time.

Carpet burn jokes are taking on a whole new meaning.

And, it's not just me. Although, this one, I'm guessing, had some help.



We're all fine. Just pissed at gravity and Julio.

Comments

[desdemonaspace]

...my slipper got caught on the carpet ...

Same, only it's when I walk. I don't pick up my feet high enough - I sort of glide along, and catch my slipper on what-have-you. Really concentrating on picking up my dogs helps.

Sorry to hear about your fall.

[meowmensteen]

damn it gravity!

[wpadmirer]

DAMN! I have been lucky and not fallen in a long time, but it's freaking scary when it happens. I hope you're all right.

[seasonedrite]

I have been looking at balance exercises on YouTube. I'm working on maintaining my balance. Perhaps if you are not doing balance exercises, you will consider trying them.

I got serious about it after watching a ted talk about balance, aging and falls.