[Magdalen] Fall Down Go Boom.

[Lynn Ronkainen]

David, so glad you're upright again and already on the mend.  I have a 
number of friends and neighbors who are finding themselves in similar 
circumstances these days as well.  Thankfully there are services in place 
that can quickly remedy returning one's body to their own control again!

gently hugs from TX
Lynn

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From: "Cantor03--- via Magdalen" <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:12 AM
To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Cc: <Cantor03 at aol.com>
Subject: [Magdalen] Fall Down Go Boom.

>
> About 4 AM yesterday, I attempted to side-step a floor fan used in the
> summers
> to help cool the kitchen area.  I failed, and ended up prone on the  tile
> floor of the
> front room.  My dogs were happy to see me down at their level, but I
> wasn't happy.
>
> I had a bloody nose, and felt rapidly swelling lower legs which eventually
> reached
> twice their normal size.  There was moderate pain in the legs, and 
> bumping
> and
> bruising all over.
>
> Because of my bilateral hip replacements and weight, I cannot get up from
> such
> a floor position myself and need help.  My spouse is unable to provide
> such help,
> so it meant calling the township ambulance service who were here in  about
> ten minutes, and a couple of husky men were able to raise me up.   There 
> is
> no
> charge for this service if it does not result in a hospital visit.
>
> I have fallen in recent years about once every two years.  Falling is  a
> big
> problem for seniors, and can lead to serious injuries, of course.   Other
> than
> the swelling, which is diminishing on the legs, I seem, once again, to be
> no
> worse for the wear.
>
> It's all a scary event.
>
>
>
> David S.