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cyclonefence

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3. A retired doctor friend of mine

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #2)

Sun Sep 29, 2024, 04:30 PM

Sep 29

advised me, when I told him about remodeling our shower, to put in at least two grab bars. We did, one right at the front under the shower controls (makes a nice place to hang my washcloth, too), and one right at the point where you step into the shower. These were so helpful--especially when I wash my hair and have my eyes shut, and when I stand on one leg to wash my feet--that we've added grab bars all over the place.

And now my little 20-month-old grandson can use one of them to take the step up into our kitchen all by himself!

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PSA--Being careful isn't for sissies [View all] Lulu KC Sep 29 OP

I took a fall, last year. Hit the step to the deck with my hip and the edge of the deck with my arm Siwsan Sep 29 #1

That information about stroke following a fall is really interesting cyclonefence Sep 29 #4

Nothing is wrong w/ being ultra-safe, in getting around the house, outside, shopping, the car, etc. SWBTATTReg Sep 29 #2

A retired doctor friend of mine cyclonefence Sep 29 #3

Ha ha heh. That's great, that more than one person is benefited by your refits to protect yourselves. Can't hurt SWBTATTReg Sep 29 #5

Strong muscles protect joints. usonian Sep 29 #6

Oh, Bip cyclonefence Sep 30 #7