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dflprincess

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12. My mom died from complications of a fall

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 05:58 PM

Feb 2019

She broke her pelvis when she fell (bending over to pick up her newspaper). About 18 hours later she apparently "threw" a fat embolism, not uncommon with pelvic fractures, and that was it.

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Falls Can Kill You. Here's How to Minimize the Risk. [View all] elleng Feb 2019 OP

Sidewalks, Autos, Shopping Centers, black asphalt, wet grass, crutches and canes Tetrachloride Feb 2019 #1

I don't need environmental hazards to fall... nocoincidences Feb 2019 #2

My last two falls Ilsa Feb 2019 #3

Putting on your underwear or pants can be a killer... mitch96 Feb 2019 #4

Amen to that. Duppers Feb 2019 #5

Grab Bars cyclonefence Feb 2019 #6

It's inevitable Cartoonist Feb 2019 #7

But do you get PI every day?? nt mitch96 Feb 2019 #20

Every time I see a circle. nt Cartoonist Feb 2019 #22

Ahhh People that talk in circles shall someday be known as big wheels!! mitch96 Feb 2019 #24

Thanks Elleng DeeDeeNY Feb 2019 #8

My mother has Rebl2 Feb 2019 #9

Vertigo is now a fact of life for me... jimmil Feb 2019 #10

I'm starting to get that also.. Along with my friend tinnitus.. mitch96 Feb 2019 #21

I recently got tripped by an out of control baby stroller Submariner Feb 2019 #11

My mom died from complications of a fall dflprincess Feb 2019 #12

The worst part of getting older is the loss of my reflexes... Ferrets are Cool Feb 2019 #13

My best advice is to slow down and wear sturdy shoes! mtngirl47 Feb 2019 #14

My wife and I helped an elderly man next door to us when we lived in Pasadena. C Moon Feb 2019 #15

Thank you from US, at least. elleng Feb 2019 #16

:) C Moon Feb 2019 #18

If you can, stand while dressing instead of sitting DavidDvorkin Feb 2019 #17

That's a GREAT idea!! mitch96 Feb 2019 #23

"I bought a wobble board" mitch96 Feb 2019 #27

You're welcome! DavidDvorkin Feb 2019 #28

Proactively, I started using a Hurry-cane to make sure I don't fall, which would be very awkward No Vested Interest Feb 2019 #19

My dogs are a danger! Tracer Feb 2019 #25

Pretend like you're holding a very-full cup of hot coffee when walking or climbing stairs. SaintLouisBlues Feb 2019 #26