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In reply to the discussion: My unfortunate 78th birthday yesterday [View all]Aussie105
(7,658 posts)and finding Gravity is more of a bitch than I ever suspected.
My legs still reach the ground, but sometimes my feet are in the wrong place and Gravity says . . . Got Ya!
I'm working on a design.
It's an antigravity belt, to be worn around the upper chest.
Normal setting is a 25% weight reduction, but if the electronics detect a sudden fall, weight reduction goes up to 90%, for a smooth and gentle landing.
Not getting very far with the design, but I will persevere.
In the meantime, look after yourself.
Those bruises will go yellow and disappear. Eventually.
EDIT: There are exercises you can do to improve your balance and mobility.
A daily gentle walk, slow and with a walking stick if needed.
And diet.
Us oldies tend to stack on the weight in all the wrong places when we are just at an age where weight works against us.