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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, 10:39 AM
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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 Monday OP
I know you'll be cautious - but I hope you don't need a trip to the ER Diamond_Dog Monday #1
This message was self-deleted by its author John1956PA Monday #3
Tell me more! Marthe48 Monday #4
I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Monday #2
He's done so well on it Marthe48 Monday #6
I am so sorry, dear. Self monitor and keep in close contact with your daughter. John1956PA Monday #5
If you are on a blood thinner, get checked out Delmette2.0 Monday #25
Thank you Marthe48 Monday #7
Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Monday #8
I agree. Especially if you are on a blood thinner for any reason. 3catwoman3 Monday #9
hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Monday #11
Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Tuesday #29
If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Monday #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 Monday #13
That was quite a fall Marthe48 Monday #15
Dogs are the best. I'm glad you are ok. CentralMass Monday #22
Same. I have never bought Nike shoes again. Zackzzzz Monday #20
Elderly people who fall and hit their head should look for the following symptoms, as they may indicate a serious brain CentralMass Monday #12
It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Monday #14
Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe SheltieLover Monday #16
Please get checked out. murielm99 Monday #17
I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it, slightlv Monday #18
You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Monday #21
Healed, but *very* careful around my Lexy pup! slightlv Monday #23
When I can get up after a fall... FoggyLake Monday #19
LOL! You're on the right track... I swear, we're overrun with zombies these days! slightlv Monday #24
The best thing to walk a big dog on is a chain training collar Bayard Monday #26
My daughter said she'll put a different collar on the dog Marthe48 Tuesday #33
Please give us an update on your condition. MIButterfly Tuesday #27
So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Tuesday #32
Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Tuesday #34
Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Tuesday #28
If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Tuesday #31
Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Tuesday #30
So glad to hear you are OK. 3catwoman3 Tuesday #36
Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Tuesday #35
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