[Magdalen] Fall Down Go Boom.

[Grace Cangialosi]

Oh my, David—I’m glad the damage wasn’t worse!

> On Oct 17, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Cantor03--- via Magdalen <magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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.