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Falling
Parkinson’s can make a person much more prone to falling down, leading to sometimes very serious injuries.
Is this something you deal with often? Have you made any renovations around your home to “fall-proof” it? Do you use a walker or cane to steady yourself? Do you have a medic alert bracelet in case you fall outside your home and need to communicate health information to strangers? Have you found that a consistent exercise regimen or certain medications have helped you prevent falling?
In case you haven’t seen it, a couple of years ago Parkinson’s News Today shared a video in which Heather Knight, a physical therapist, talks about managing the risk of falling. Check it out here.
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I have fallen down a curb and sprawled in the road. Now my husband and I both say “curb” when we approach one. I have fallen down my cellar stairs and broken my wrist. Now I am not allowed near the stairs without supervision.
Our 4 year old carpeting has just started having rolls in it. We have already made arrangements to have it stretched, hopefully preventing tripping.I keep my straight cane by my bed for in the morning when I’m stiff and tend to shuffle. Afternoons my cane is by the couch. I have been to estate sales and bought reasonably priced walkers (2), wheelchairs (2) and a shower bench. I want to be prepared for worsening mobility issues.
I have an Apple watch programmed with a primary and secondary contact person should I fall. However, I am seldom alone.
I have no regular exercise program and I don’t know of any medications that are preventing me from falling.
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