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In reply to the discussion: My grand dog pulled me down [View all]

Marthe48

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31. If you could consult an occupational therapist
Tue Dec 9, 2025, 11:39 AM
Dec 2025

You might get some guidance on improving your movements. I haven't consulted one for myself, but as part of My Mom's home health, a professional came out and worked with her. The O.T. assessed my house for fall hazards, and worked with my mom on improving her mobility-everything from getting up from sitting to using her walker or cane. I stuck to the safety tips and kept the grip bars in place, even after all these years.

Sometimes, my shoes will hit the floor wrong and my foot doesn't move forward, so I stumble. I try to make sure I raise my foot high enough to avoid that. I have a non skid mat in the kitchen, and sometimes catch the edge of my shoe on it and stumble. I try to keep it shoved into the corner of the cupboards to avoid that too. I don't have pets right now, but if I get another cat, I want to get one that is light colored so I can see where it is when I'm on my feet When I had kitties, I was always more worried about stepping on them and hurting them.

Be as careful with yourself as you can. There's only one of you

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My grand dog pulled me down [View all] Marthe48 Dec 2025 OP
I know you'll be cautious - but I hope you don't need a trip to the ER Diamond_Dog Dec 2025 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author John1956PA Dec 2025 #3
Tell me more! Marthe48 Dec 2025 #4
I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Dec 2025 #2
He's done so well on it Marthe48 Dec 2025 #6
I am so sorry, dear. Self monitor and keep in close contact with your daughter. John1956PA Dec 2025 #5
If you are on a blood thinner, get checked out Delmette2.0 Dec 2025 #25
Thank you Marthe48 Dec 2025 #7
Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Dec 2025 #8
I agree. Especially if you are on a blood thinner for any reason. 3catwoman3 Dec 2025 #9
hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Dec 2025 #11
Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #29
If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Dec 2025 #10
I don't practice what I preach. Last year I was walking with some Nike running shoes that have many miles on them. CentralMass Dec 2025 #13
That was quite a fall Marthe48 Dec 2025 #15
Dogs are the best. I'm glad you are ok. CentralMass Dec 2025 #22
Same. I have never bought Nike shoes again. Zackzzzz Dec 2025 #20
Elderly people who fall and hit their head should look for the following symptoms, as they may indicate a serious brain CentralMass Dec 2025 #12
It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Dec 2025 #14
Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe SheltieLover Dec 2025 #16
Please get checked out. murielm99 Dec 2025 #17
I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it, slightlv Dec 2025 #18
You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Dec 2025 #21
Healed, but *very* careful around my Lexy pup! slightlv Dec 2025 #23
When I can get up after a fall... FoggyLake Dec 2025 #19
LOL! You're on the right track... I swear, we're overrun with zombies these days! slightlv Dec 2025 #24
The best thing to walk a big dog on is a chain training collar Bayard Dec 2025 #26
My daughter said she'll put a different collar on the dog Marthe48 Dec 2025 #33
Please give us an update on your condition. MIButterfly Dec 2025 #27
So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Dec 2025 #32
Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Dec 2025 #34
Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Dec 2025 #28
If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Dec 2025 #31
Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Dec 2025 #30
So glad to hear you are OK. 3catwoman3 Dec 2025 #36
Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Dec 2025 #35
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