{"id":12895,"date":"2024-03-10T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaltalktexas.hammerle.com\/?p=12895"},"modified":"2025-06-18T12:39:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:39:52","slug":"minimize-risks-with-falling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/legal-talk\/minimize-risks-with-falling\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Suggestions to Minimize the Risks Associated with Falling"},"content":{"rendered":"

My doctor has suggested that I write a column about falls. He seems to think falls are bad for people. I tend to agree.<\/span><\/p>\n

This column is about avoiding falls and the <\/span>legal implications<\/span><\/a> if you fall anyway.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The thing to remember about falling is that if it doesn\u2019t kill you, it will seriously inconvenience you and everyone around you. Falling when you are old and have fragile bones is, bluntly, bad for you. That is a shame because older folks are prone to falls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Are Older People More Prone to Falling?<\/span><\/h2>\n

They have medical conditions like Parkinson\u2019s, dementia, concussions, vitamin D deficiency, or Kyphosis (a forward rounding of the back). They have medications that make them dizzy or drowsy. They have limited vision which causes them to miss stairs or not see obstacles on the floor. They have postural hypotension (blood pressure drops) or sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass).<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, the universe is conspiring for you to fall. It is your job to outwit it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for Avoiding a Fall<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are a few practical suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give Yourself a Moment<\/span><\/h3>\n