Many Accidents Can Be Avoided

Hello Bob - as we age tripping and balance issues can become part of the thought process.  Believe me, it's difficult to wonder "when and how did this happen".  Some childhood lessons learned come in handy even if they may have seemed bothersome way back when we first heard them.  

Having things around to trip over gets to be a worse idea as we get older! A quick story that popped into my head. My first husband used to leave stuff all over the place, and I'd clean it up. But I didn't want to. I also didn't want to be a nag so after a few times asking him to clean his items up, I stopped asking. But I still didn't want to do it. So one day I decided to try a different method. He had his own clothes closet. So I took everything he left around the house and piled it in the bottom of the closet. That included dirty clothes, glasses, plates, etc. I kept doing that for a few days. He finally said, "hey, where's such-and-such" and I said, "Oh, it's in your closet" and he went to look. Luckily he laughed about it and tried to be better about picking stuff up. He wasn't too successful but at least he tried. Anyway, leaving stuff around could get someone else hurt!

Look like an age thing Bob!!! We are all getting there for sure!!! You are not alone!!!

I hate to admit it but I'm getting older and more often than not these days when I trip I hit the ground as opposed to catching my balance.

Good morning, Bob... admittedly, I'm a neatnik... so no tripping hazards in my home to speak of... maybe the dog toys, but I do go around and pick them up throughout the day.

Good morning Bob. I used to have an excellence sense of balance which has diminished over the years. These days I am much more cautious and so far so good. The benefit of having bad knees for so many years is it forces you to become more aware. Enjoy your day.

As we grow older, all of us need to be careful. Falls are a common cause of injury. Dolores fell while getting something out of a drawer and required a hip replacement.

I don't think that I have ever slipped on a banana peel and I hope that I never will, haha.

Hi Bob,
There is no denying being aware of falling hazards is even more important than ever as we age.

Hello Bob and I am older then you and I know about not catching myself like I use to.  Wish I was young again.

Oh Lordie falling is not a good thing Bob!  And I have to be extra careful right now as I'm having hip surgery this Thursday. As for being a neatnic.  I'm one of those!

Thanks, Bob "RealMan" Timm! Your honesty about home hazards is both relatable and refreshing. It’s a good reminder for all of us to tidy up a bit—here's to cleaner paths and fewer tumbles! 🚶‍♂️✨

Hello Bob "RealMan" Timm - I am the complete opposite. Nothing is on my floors and my house is organized.  I always wear slippers in my home. As odd as it seems, I trip on my slippers ... never to the ground.  If that ever happens, I will just wear socks.