Pride goeth before the fall !!
Suggested web content at
check http://mayoclinic.org, site
OR http://clevelandclinic.org, site
OR http://yalemedicine.org, site
for recommendations regarding falls, assessment, syncope, statistics for persons over 70.From reported experiences obviously preventable: • reports of falls on stairs; installing a second handrail • falls caused by loose fitting footwear, sandals, flipflops, or those with straps • stepping on long shoe laces • leg giving out or dizziness when standing up quickly from sitting position • falls or trippings caused by cords, leashes, or irregular surfaces • unexpected impacts from removal of tree limbs or branches Compiled list of miscellaneous falling events reported by Classmates: I fell face first down a flight of stairs recently. Tripped on my Birkenstocks. Landed on the wood deck and was able to lay flat and distribute the load. I did a face plant on the driveway falling off a ladder putting up Christmas lighting. Balance issue - Standing up after sitting for a long time Not noticing uneven sidewallks or small items in ones backyard misjudging the final step(s) in descending stairs (with unmarked front edges) Falling due to possible syncope or fainting Misstep loose fitting shoe/slippers/flip-flops - Medication known to cause dizziness Descending stairs but not holding on to railing; greater risk when carrying item Fall down a flight of stairs by a retired colleague that I think was related to alcohol and subsequent misfooting Stepping on ones long shoe lace Misjudging height of a stair riser and stairs without a hand rail "black" ice - esp. for those in the North Jon Larson and Jim Courtright Return to yale63 web site