help the incoordination and falls? Winifred

[Guest guest]

Winifred:

This is what I told you that I would post for you when we were on the chat.

Sorry it took me so long to find it.

Takecare Vera

> Are there things that can be done to help the incoordination and falls?

> Prevention is very important, as falls may be common:

> Make sure there is adequate lighting

>

> Keep floor clear of clothing, furniture, throw rugs

>

> Use of hand-held shower device

>

> Have bench or chair placed in shower or tub

>

> Use non-skid mats and grab bars

>

> Steps and walkways should be in good condition and clear of obstacles

>

> Railings on stairways

>

> Furniture and appliances should be secure and stable

>

> Place an answering machine and a telephone near floor level, or carry a

> portable phone

>

> Raise beds, toilet seats, etc.

>

> Bed rails for positioning

>

> Plastic car seat covers make it easier to get in and out of car, but fasten

> seat belts to prevent from sliding down in seat

>

> Do not wax bare floors or use throw rugs

>

> Wall-to-wall carpeting may soften a fall

>

> Wipe up spills immediately

>

> Concentrate only on walking

>

> Rolling walker with hand brakes, heavy duty wheels and a seat

>

> Physical therapy - balance, strengthening

>

> Lifeline Response SystemWhat about foot wear?

> Wear properly fitting footwear

>

> Make sure shoes are in good shape

>

> If freezing is a problem, try leather-soled shoes as rubber or crepe soles

> tend to stick to the floor

>

> Wear slip-on ice grips in icy weatherIf I fall how should I get up alone?

>

> Rock onto your side

>

> Push to a sitting position

>

> Get on all fours and crawl to something solid

>

> Firmly grasp it with both hands placed well apart

>

> Bring the strongest knee up and move the foot forward

>

> Press down with both hands and that foot

>

> Lift hips and rise up

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Winifred:

This is what I told you that I would post for you when we were on the chat.

Sorry it took me so long to find it.

Takecare Vera

> Are there things that can be done to help the incoordination and falls?

> Prevention is very important, as falls may be common:

> Make sure there is adequate lighting

>

> Keep floor clear of clothing, furniture, throw rugs

>

> Use of hand-held shower device

>

> Have bench or chair placed in shower or tub

>

> Use non-skid mats and grab bars

>

> Steps and walkways should be in good condition and clear of obstacles

>

> Railings on stairways

>

> Furniture and appliances should be secure and stable

>

> Place an answering machine and a telephone near floor level, or carry a

> portable phone

>

> Raise beds, toilet seats, etc.

>

> Bed rails for positioning

>

> Plastic car seat covers make it easier to get in and out of car, but fasten

> seat belts to prevent from sliding down in seat

>

> Do not wax bare floors or use throw rugs

>

> Wall-to-wall carpeting may soften a fall

>

> Wipe up spills immediately

>

> Concentrate only on walking

>

> Rolling walker with hand brakes, heavy duty wheels and a seat

>

> Physical therapy - balance, strengthening

>

> Lifeline Response SystemWhat about foot wear?

> Wear properly fitting footwear

>

> Make sure shoes are in good shape

>

> If freezing is a problem, try leather-soled shoes as rubber or crepe soles

> tend to stick to the floor

>

> Wear slip-on ice grips in icy weatherIf I fall how should I get up alone?

>

> Rock onto your side

>

> Push to a sitting position

>

> Get on all fours and crawl to something solid

>

> Firmly grasp it with both hands placed well apart

>

> Bring the strongest knee up and move the foot forward

>

> Press down with both hands and that foot

>

> Lift hips and rise up

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Your welcome Winifred, just sorry that I didn't get it to you sooner. Just

been busy , I'm sure you understand that.

How do you like living in the retirment complex? I know alot of them have

all the things that you need right there. It's nice that you have the medical

advice right on the grounds. I'm not sure what I will do when I can't get

Fred to the doctor's anymore, but I guess I will come up with something. A

few of the stores around here are starting to have a web site where you can

order and they deliever it to you in a few hours. Wouldn't it be nice to have

a web site for doctors like that? ) Maybe someday.

Takecare

Vera

****************

Thank you Vera, for your input. I am going to print it. We live in a

retirement complex and do have access for medical help. When Bill fell in

the middle of the night two nurses came but couldn't get him up and had to

call the security guard who was on duty. Maybe they were not using the

right procedure. Bill does take therapy 3 times a week, but it doesn't seem

to be helping much. The pedal exerciser seems to do more for him. Thanks

again for your help. Winifred

[Guest guest]

Your welcome Winifred, just sorry that I didn't get it to you sooner. Just

been busy , I'm sure you understand that.

How do you like living in the retirment complex? I know alot of them have

all the things that you need right there. It's nice that you have the medical

advice right on the grounds. I'm not sure what I will do when I can't get

Fred to the doctor's anymore, but I guess I will come up with something. A

few of the stores around here are starting to have a web site where you can

order and they deliever it to you in a few hours. Wouldn't it be nice to have

a web site for doctors like that? ) Maybe someday.

Takecare

Vera

****************

Thank you Vera, for your input. I am going to print it. We live in a

retirement complex and do have access for medical help. When Bill fell in

the middle of the night two nurses came but couldn't get him up and had to

call the security guard who was on duty. Maybe they were not using the

right procedure. Bill does take therapy 3 times a week, but it doesn't seem

to be helping much. The pedal exerciser seems to do more for him. Thanks

again for your help. Winifred

[Guest guest]

Thank you Vera, for your input. I am going to print it. We live in a

retirement complex and do have access for medical help. When Bill fell in

the middle of the night two nurses came but couldn't get him up and had to

call the security guard who was on duty. Maybe they were not using the

right procedure. Bill does take therapy 3 times a week, but it doesn't seem

to be helping much. The pedal exerciser seems to do more for him. Thanks

again for your help. Winifred

help the incoordination and falls? Winifred

> Winifred:

> This is what I told you that I would post for you when we were on the

chat.

> Sorry it took me so long to find it.

>

> Takecare Vera

>

> > Are there things that can be done to help the incoordination and falls?

> > Prevention is very important, as falls may be common:

> > Make sure there is adequate lighting

> >

> > Keep floor clear of clothing, furniture, throw rugs

> >

> > Use of hand-held shower device

> >

> > Have bench or chair placed in shower or tub

> >

> > Use non-skid mats and grab bars

> >

> > Steps and walkways should be in good condition and clear of obstacles

> >

> > Railings on stairways

> >

> > Furniture and appliances should be secure and stable

> >

> > Place an answering machine and a telephone near floor level, or carry a

> > portable phone

> >

> > Raise beds, toilet seats, etc.

> >

> > Bed rails for positioning

> >

> > Plastic car seat covers make it easier to get in and out of car, but

fasten

> > seat belts to prevent from sliding down in seat

> >

> > Do not wax bare floors or use throw rugs

> >

> > Wall-to-wall carpeting may soften a fall

> >

> > Wipe up spills immediately

> >

> > Concentrate only on walking

> >

> > Rolling walker with hand brakes, heavy duty wheels and a seat

> >

> > Physical therapy - balance, strengthening

> >

> > Lifeline Response SystemWhat about foot wear?

> > Wear properly fitting footwear

> >

> > Make sure shoes are in good shape

> >

> > If freezing is a problem, try leather-soled shoes as rubber or crepe

soles

> > tend to stick to the floor

> >

> > Wear slip-on ice grips in icy weatherIf I fall how should I get up

alone?

> >

> > Rock onto your side

> >

> > Push to a sitting position

> >

> > Get on all fours and crawl to something solid

> >

> > Firmly grasp it with both hands placed well apart

> >

> > Bring the strongest knee up and move the foot forward

> >

> > Press down with both hands and that foot

> >

> > Lift hips and rise up

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Vera, for your input. I am going to print it. We live in a

retirement complex and do have access for medical help. When Bill fell in

the middle of the night two nurses came but couldn't get him up and had to

call the security guard who was on duty. Maybe they were not using the

right procedure. Bill does take therapy 3 times a week, but it doesn't seem

to be helping much. The pedal exerciser seems to do more for him. Thanks

again for your help. Winifred

help the incoordination and falls? Winifred

> Winifred:

> This is what I told you that I would post for you when we were on the

chat.

> Sorry it took me so long to find it.

>

> Takecare Vera

>

> > Are there things that can be done to help the incoordination and falls?

> > Prevention is very important, as falls may be common:

> > Make sure there is adequate lighting

> >

> > Keep floor clear of clothing, furniture, throw rugs

> >

> > Use of hand-held shower device

> >

> > Have bench or chair placed in shower or tub

> >

> > Use non-skid mats and grab bars

> >

> > Steps and walkways should be in good condition and clear of obstacles

> >

> > Railings on stairways

> >

> > Furniture and appliances should be secure and stable

> >

> > Place an answering machine and a telephone near floor level, or carry a

> > portable phone

> >

> > Raise beds, toilet seats, etc.

> >

> > Bed rails for positioning

> >

> > Plastic car seat covers make it easier to get in and out of car, but

fasten

> > seat belts to prevent from sliding down in seat

> >

> > Do not wax bare floors or use throw rugs

> >

> > Wall-to-wall carpeting may soften a fall

> >

> > Wipe up spills immediately

> >

> > Concentrate only on walking

> >

> > Rolling walker with hand brakes, heavy duty wheels and a seat

> >

> > Physical therapy - balance, strengthening

> >

> > Lifeline Response SystemWhat about foot wear?

> > Wear properly fitting footwear

> >

> > Make sure shoes are in good shape

> >

> > If freezing is a problem, try leather-soled shoes as rubber or crepe

soles

> > tend to stick to the floor

> >

> > Wear slip-on ice grips in icy weatherIf I fall how should I get up

alone?

> >

> > Rock onto your side

> >

> > Push to a sitting position

> >

> > Get on all fours and crawl to something solid

> >

> > Firmly grasp it with both hands placed well apart

> >

> > Bring the strongest knee up and move the foot forward

> >

> > Press down with both hands and that foot

> >

> > Lift hips and rise up

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>