tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post8426691659102894930..comments2024-03-29T09:22:12.693-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Falling Friday - Preparing for Winterbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-66517700398831296982015-10-30T21:25:29.819-04:002015-10-30T21:25:29.819-04:00I have yaktrax all ready to use! And my ski poles!...I have yaktrax all ready to use! And my ski poles!!! Amy Bovairdhttp://amybovaird.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-60216170473191867502015-10-30T20:45:17.152-04:002015-10-30T20:45:17.152-04:00Before I had my total knee replacements, I fell fr...Before I had my total knee replacements, I fell frequently. My solid new knees are keeping squarely upright. However, a fall could hurt my solid new knees. I've been using walking sticks during my warm weather walks and hikes, and they've kept my balance on rough terrain. Don't know why I never thought of using them for winter, but I'm glad that you did.Beth, AgingasGracefullyasICan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120920327533641557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-9200035589072623872015-10-30T20:28:46.365-04:002015-10-30T20:28:46.365-04:00The only tip I would have is to move someplace whe...The only tip I would have is to move someplace where it doesn't snow. Sorry. As the only way I see snow is after a 2 hour car trip up twisty mountain roads, I have little experience with the white stuff.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-57423402655024017842015-10-30T20:24:07.314-04:002015-10-30T20:24:07.314-04:00I guess the next couple of weeks, as our snowy wea...I guess the next couple of weeks, as our snowy weather starts, will prove just how much the anti-falling exercises have improved my balance. bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-86253154224158073032015-10-30T20:23:34.209-04:002015-10-30T20:23:34.209-04:00Me, too, Denise, and if I had a long driveway, tha...Me, too, Denise, and if I had a long driveway, that would be so tempting.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-66547425121641564722015-10-30T20:23:00.203-04:002015-10-30T20:23:00.203-04:00Sad, but true. And winter scares me.Sad, but true. And winter scares me.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-8741393000415229662015-10-30T17:05:08.496-04:002015-10-30T17:05:08.496-04:00I can imagine that it is something quite scary. Th...I can imagine that it is something quite scary. That's great that there is a class to help seniors with that!Salma - The Write Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612970808613273040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-61605508861630544492015-10-30T07:15:57.364-04:002015-10-30T07:15:57.364-04:00I think I will do a post about my experience with ...I think I will do a post about my experience with falling. I've broken both legs and at age 69 there are days in winter when I drive my garbage down to the street for pick-up. Walking on ice is the scariest thing I know.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-50243975049322996942015-10-30T06:22:58.670-04:002015-10-30T06:22:58.670-04:00Oh, yes. I have to invest in some snow poles. That...Oh, yes. I have to invest in some snow poles. That would make me look good. Hehe. But seriously, you make a good point. We need to walk outside, no matter what the weather.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.com