Members Avalon1849 Posted March 23, 2019 Members Posted March 23, 2019 I fell in February and on 11 March. Both times getting into bed. I now sleep in my chair in the living room. Tonight (22 March) I was walking from the bathroom to my chair when I collapsed. I was just a few feet away from the chair. I have Life Alert. They have been quick in getting here. Thankfully I've not been hurt or injured. Only black & blue. I had them put a kitchen chair outside the bathroom door. So in the future when I exit I can sit a few minutes to get my strength. Quote
TotallyOz Posted March 23, 2019 Posted March 23, 2019 Glad you have not been hurt. I am getting older and each year I find ways to cope and change my lifestyle. I now do not use bathtubs as they have rounded edges but use a shower only to take showers. I am always fearful of slip and falls. Quote
Members Avalon1849 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Members Posted March 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, TotallyOz said: Glad you have not been hurt. I am getting older and each year I find ways to cope and change my lifestyle. I now do not use bathtubs as they have rounded edges but use a shower only to take showers. I am always fearful of slip and falls. I was always a shower person. I now do what I call a "spit bath". I'm not able to step over the side into the tub/shower. And even if I could I would not be able to stand long enough. Quote
Members numerito Posted March 23, 2019 Members Posted March 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, TotallyOz said: I am getting older Aren’t we all? Except escorts, of course. TotallyOz 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted March 23, 2019 Posted March 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, numerito said: Aren’t we all? Except escorts, of course. Numerito, I remember a few NYC escorts who stayed the same age for 10 years. I wish I had some of what they were drinking. numerito 1 Quote
Members OneFinger Posted March 31, 2019 Members Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 12:03 AM, Avalon1849 said: I was always a shower person. I now do what I call a "spit bath". I'm not able to step over the side into the tub/shower. And even if I could I would not be able to stand long enough. I can still get into the tub. But, I've added a shower chair since I can't stand / shower at the same time. Even have a grab bar but can't shower while standing up. Quote
Members unicorn Posted March 31, 2019 Members Posted March 31, 2019 Is an assisted living facility an option for you? Quote
