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ShazzieB

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30. There's a reason for the extra vigilance about falling in the hospital.

Reply to LiberalBrooke (Reply #17)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 01:35 PM

Sep 28

Last edited Sun Sep 29, 2024, 03:03 PM - Edit history (1)

After a certain age, the possibility of even a slight fall causing a catastrophe injury (such as a broken hip) increases significantly. I suspect hospitals are concerned both about patient welfare and the liability issues involved, if someone under their care suffers such an injury.

The extra caution is annoying, but I recommend not taking it personally.

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I had a cognitive test cyclonefence Sep 28 #5

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IT IS A PLOT! Lulu KC Sep 28 #22

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So true Lifeafter70 Sep 28 #29

I took that new cognitive test on a tablet Siwsan Sep 28 #12

Maybe people are tired of all the unkindness that's become so common EverHopeful Sep 28 #2

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Yes cyclonefence Sep 28 #6

Everyone is a little short.... multigraincracker Sep 28 #15

Yes! This is happening to me, and I've been mulling it over too. Croney Sep 28 #7

Come sit next to me cyclonefence Sep 28 #8

Gladly! 🙂 Croney Sep 28 #10

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Oh stop that cyclonefence Sep 28 #13

If i can't do something i let others do it. But if i can do i say " i have to do this to keep healthy" And thank them Srkdqltr Sep 28 #14

Have experienced a bit of what you describe. yorkster Sep 28 #16

I was in the hospital for surgery LiberalBrooke Sep 28 #17

Yes! The bracelet! Lulu KC Sep 28 #23

Yes!! cyclonefence Sep 28 #24

There's a reason for the extra vigilance about falling in the hospital. ShazzieB Sep 28 #30

Yes, and also a stroke! Lulu KC Sep 29 #34

Thanks for sharing that bit of information! ShazzieB Sep 29 #35

You're a wonderful person Cyclonefence Duncanpup Sep 28 #18

Well, I'm 75 and not quite getting what you are, Joinfortmill Sep 28 #19

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If they really mean it, OK, but then cyclonefence Sep 28 #32

It started a few years ago for me Lulu KC Sep 28 #21

When I was in my forties cyclonefence Sep 28 #25

Not exacttly. but I understand. elleng Sep 28 #27

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I think it's wonderful that some people are so thoughtful. Ferrets are Cool Sep 28 #31

Slow? Dear_Prudence Sep 28 #33