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Friday, May 28, 2021

Wheels Go Around

...and around!  What a week since last Friday! The Mister fell getting into the car right in the carport between the cabin side door and the car door. Got him up using kitchen chair for helper. Later same day, he fell after taking a ride in the golf car when he was walking -with cane- toward the front porch and went down in the pathway and flowerbed. Two falls in one day. Used kitchen chair to help him get up. Then early on Monday he fell in the kitchen. I was able to call a neighbor who helped him get up. I had already reported Friday's falls to the doctor and he immediately ordered Interim Health Care. Later on Monday he fell again in the bathroom and the same neighbor with spouse got him up. Two bloody and scraped elbows. No other injuries! Monday was my brother's 82nd birthday. I had mailed a card. Called, but no answer.

On Tuesday my Schwan's order was delivered, the automatic generator yearly service was completed, and the trashman picked up. Life went on as normal without a fall.

Wednesday the RN came and she did a thorough evaluation. He fell when she was here when walking across the living room using the walker, as usual. She got him up, waited to see if he was going to be ok and left. The neighbor did my laundry.

Wednesday was my daughter's 65th birthday. She and our younger daughter from PA went to the NJ seashore for an overnight stay. It was a double May birthday annual celebration for them. Tomorrow is her actual 61st birthday and there will be a NJ family dinner out tonight and she will return back here in PA on Saturday. 

Then on Thursday the physical therapist came; a very tall man who had to duck his head a lot when coming through any doorways and walking through living spaces. He did his assessment and said he'd be  back the next day. The yard man came and the mowing and weed whacking were done.  That evening the Mister fell again when sitting down in his recliner chair after dinner. Neighbors were called and got him up. 

In Friday, the propane gas tank was topped until cold weather sets in. The pre-payment for the season will be due soon. The occupational therapist came to do her evaluation. She no sooner left than the physical therapist arrived and serious exercises began. A different way of sitting and getting up was explored and finally decided upon with the use of one of the porch chairs that has arms. The physical therapist says he will probably be coming three times a week for a couple of months. There will also be more visits from the OT and even a LPN! The neighbor picked up medicine from the Hospital RX that the doctor had ordered. 

The Mister' legs have been giving out for a couple of years but now they are so weak that this help is really needed. I understand that. But,
I am not used to traffic in my home - at all. I'm rambling a bit now. It's OK. Writing helps me cope. 

Remember that my mantra is "DO NOT FALL." It has been 11 years on Memorial Day that my fall almost did me in but I'm still tickin' and tockin' and kickin' too! 

10 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh!! This is so scary! You are a trouper Ms.G...I'd be a nervous wreck. I do hope & pray that the therapy helps.

    You both are in my thoughts.

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  2. This does not sound good. I’m so sorry for what you are going through. You have a wonderful neighbor.

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  3. OOhhh nooo very sorry to read this hope they can help the mister and also hope you are doing ok! I would be a nervous wreck with the falls and all the people coming in but it's needed I'm sure to make things better.

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  4. I'm surensorrynto hear this, but glad nothing broke. I hope he will get a thorough evaluation!

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  5. Hi! Speedy recovery to the Mister! I hope things get better soon! Keep up the positive attitude. Sending warm wishes and positive vibes from Florida!

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  6. I am so sorry he has had a lot of falls. My thoughts are with both of you

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  7. Writing is so therapeutic. Best wishes for both of you. My mom has taken a few good falls recently. One of them on her beloved dog in the middle of the night- which will ultimately result in a knee replacement. I am greatful my hip ( labral tear from a sports injury) surgery won’t be happening this year- unless I really kill it. Then I can help her out. While the traffic may be a lot- it’s good to be able to accept help. Best withes to you and the Mister!

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    1. Thank you. It is difficult but not impossible. Falls are so unexpected and sudden that it is really scary for everyone!

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  8. Writing is so therapeutic. Best wishes for both of you. My mom has taken a few good falls recently. One of them on her beloved dog in the middle of the night- which will ultimately result in a knee replacement. I am greatful my hip ( labral tear from a sports injury) surgery won’t be happening this year- unless I really kill it. Then I can help her out. While the traffic may be a lot- it’s good to be able to accept help. Best withes to you and the Mister!

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  9. Sending you well wishes from Idaho. I hope The Mister doesn't have any more falls. The physical therapy has done wonders for my grandmother. She was almost immobile and the therapy had her up and walking very quickly.

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