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procon

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11. Do consider using a cane.
Sat May 25, 2019, 10:13 AM
May 2019

I resisted out of pride because I saw canes as the undeniable acknowledgement that I was old and embarrassingly in need of assistance. Well, as the old saw goes, "pride goeth before the fall".

When I finally relented and bought a cane, I realized how helpful they are in saving me from tripping, falls or being off balance. Just as you would put your arm out to break your fall, the cane serves the same purpose with the added benefit of NOT falling. My cane keeps me balanced, steady and mobile, and now I feel silly for resisting getting one and I haven't had a fall since.

Maybe my shared experience will give you another option. Take care.

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Oh no, please take care and feel better soon. FM123 May 2019 #1
Glad you are OK left-of-center2012 May 2019 #2
Black ice on the driveway True Blue American May 2019 #5
OMG I hope youre ok! Falling is my biggest fear.. samnsara May 2019 #3
Glad you're ok. Thanks for the reminder. mountain grammy May 2019 #4
I have to look at the ground when I walk... zanana1 May 2019 #6
My mom learned that the hard way. Jokerman May 2019 #7
My Mom fell twice in a year SCantiGOP May 2019 #9
Thank god it was only a bruised hand lillypaddle May 2019 #8
Glad you're okay! Bayard May 2019 #10
Do consider using a cane. procon May 2019 #11
We all hurry too much in our lives anyway. pangaia May 2019 #12
Stay safe! forgotmylogin May 2019 #13
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