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You had me curious there, @doingitanyway! I went looking as I thought there would be statistics: couldn't find what I was looking for but did find that RoSPA has free online training on falls which I've linked to in case anyone is interested. (I've not done the training but it might be of use to someone). I'm pretty sure SA knows her stuff on Mr SA and falls already.doingitanyway said:
Interesting that Mr SA has a peak time for falling, or is that general to the population?
I also found a website (not NHS, I think it's a company that does moving and handling equipment and I don't know if I'm allowed to link to it from here) which has 'Frequently asked questions about: falls in the elderly'. I know Mr SA isn't an 'elderly' but some of the causes apply to younger people too. It was very informative and it does sound as though night time brings a higher concentration of risk factors, just as it does for some other things.
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I tend to think Cherryfudge that the brain injury to all intents & purposes does make Mr SA class as elderly in outcomes if not in years.
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I think it’s the waking up from a heavy sleep in the early hours, possibly confused, that makes him vulnerable. Even I’m not firing on all cylinders at 1am. Thank you for the link and information @Cherryfudge 🙂I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)3
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Happy Saturday 🥂
Have already done a Zumba class and will be taking the dog on the park shortly. Then I need to go to the local shops for a paper and bread rolls. Need to buy some hydrocortisone cream too as my eczema has flared up big time, it’s all over my neck and creeping onto my face. I even have it on my eyelids. Just what I needed so close to the holiday it’s really sore and itchy 😞
Got loads to do in the next 3 days so must make a list.I thought the GKs were coming today but they’re going to a party. At least it’ll free up a couple of hours to get things done.I ordered a small paddling pool from Am@zon yesterday to stand the greenhouse plants in while we’re away. DD will water them but might forget the odd day. We’ve done this before in the past.Tonight’s dinner is beetroot burger, wedges and salad. Prosecco is already in the fridge.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7 -
Thanks @Cherryfudge for the link. It makes sense that nighttime and early hours of the morning are higher risk for falls.
Oh I do feel tried just reading you have already completed a Zumba class.
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I too love a beetroot burger. Do you make your own?
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No, I buy them from Lidl.badmemory said:I too love a beetroot burger. Do you make your own?I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
I used to get them from aldi but they haven't had them for over a year. I'll try Lidl - thanks.Sun_Addict said:
No, I buy them from Lidl.badmemory said:I too love a beetroot burger. Do you make your own?
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