Members Avalon1849 Posted March 23, 2019 Members Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted March 23, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Avalon1849 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Members Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members numerito Posted March 23, 2019 Members Share Posted March 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, TotallyOz said: I am getting older Aren’t we all? Except escorts, of course. TotallyOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted March 23, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OneFinger Posted March 31, 2019 Members Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unicorn Posted March 31, 2019 Members Share Posted March 31, 2019 Is an assisted living facility an option for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
