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good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
When Andy came out for dinner the other night he said he had fallen when he got out of the chair. He wasn’t hurt, but we were wondering how to avoid that in the future. Then later that evening when I was looking for something else on the web I came across this video. It wasn’t our favorite — it was slow in presenting the information and there were a lot of interruptions with advertisements, but we each found some things to practice.
I would call that serendipity. Has anything like this happened to you lately?
April 30, 2025
God bless always.
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…my balance is horrible!
Mine too!
I am thankful that Andy was not injured. These are some great suggestions of things to help us. When my father-in-law was at home, he fell so many times and it had gotten to the point that we could not lift him up. My husband purchased this device (not expensive at all) that plugs in and you slide it under the person, then it lifts them up to the point that a person can be helped into a chair.
Thank you. 🙂
I tried to watch the video because I wanted to see what they said but you’re right, it’s slow in presenting the important points. I gave up.
Glad Andy wasn’t hurt when he fell
If I need to be reminded I will look at the summary and the end. I’m not about to watch the whole thing again. )
Glad Andy was okay. I think you have to be patient and thoughtful when walking.
Yes, we have to be mindful. 🙂
I’m glad he was okay. Fortunately I’ve not had that problem yet.
Good!
We were just talking last night (how for instance) I can look for something and the next minute my FB page is full of these advertisements.
Tom’s increasingly unsteady on his feet, so I appreciate you sharing this clip!
Thank you. 🙂
I had already figured out the look up, which for me includes rolling shoulders back, and belly button to spine part but the rest was new to me. A lot of activity teachers say, “tuck butt” but that can leave you thrusting out your ribs. Better to pull belly button to spine.
And to stand tall. 🙂
I found this entire video really helpful!! Especially the one about walking with your feet spaced out, as I have tripped over my own feet at times. But the core thing, I don’t know how you can do what he says without sucking in. Anyway, a whole lot of good things to practice!! Including the heel first walk.
I think on the core thing sucking in your stomach is in and up, pulling your belly button in is straight in, but I could be wrong. Another suggestion is to imagine someone is going to punch you in the stomach so tighten up your core muscles in defense.
Great video, I am only about 1/3 through it, but I will return. Good to take it bit by bit and think about the changes needed. Thanks for sharing.
i hope it helps. I’m making some changes.
Glad Andy was okay.
The video was interesting but most of the pictures during the video had nothing to do with what they were talking about. Will think about several of these hints. 🙂
I agree about those irrelevant pictures in the video, that bothered me too.