Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 Marcussss? whats that none slip stuff you recommended for me?? Martha Issod wrote: > My daughter recently purchased a house and is living alone (no room > mates). As many of you she experiences balance problems and buckling > of her knee. A few days ago she slipped on her hardwood stairs and > tumbled down to the bottom. She is fine but a bit bruised, and a bit > concerned. She lives a few states away from the family is getting > along rather well. > My first question to the groups is: > - Any recommendation for slip proofing her stairway. I have seen her > tumble down the carpeted stairs at home. > -Does anyone have any experience with a medic alert alarm. Those in > the Sates might remember the commercial of the granny who feel down > steps and cried out, " Help I've fallen and can't get up. " I don't > know if she would wear one but presenting the option could be helpful. > Thanks, Martha > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 Marcussss? whats that none slip stuff you recommended for me?? Martha Issod wrote: > My daughter recently purchased a house and is living alone (no room > mates). As many of you she experiences balance problems and buckling > of her knee. A few days ago she slipped on her hardwood stairs and > tumbled down to the bottom. She is fine but a bit bruised, and a bit > concerned. She lives a few states away from the family is getting > along rather well. > My first question to the groups is: > - Any recommendation for slip proofing her stairway. I have seen her > tumble down the carpeted stairs at home. > -Does anyone have any experience with a medic alert alarm. Those in > the Sates might remember the commercial of the granny who feel down > steps and cried out, " Help I've fallen and can't get up. " I don't > know if she would wear one but presenting the option could be helpful. > Thanks, Martha > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 Ok Martha I would recommend rubber mats. You can get long rubber ones you see them in big buildings and are used to keep snow, ice, dirt, water off a good floor. The next thing is to go to a hardware store. There is a simple stuff you buy that you cut and stick on stairs or areas slippery. Honest, it is used by people to put on the outstairs for patios so they are not slippery when wet. always, always use your cane - your house is not as safe as you think install hand rails; there should be a local organization that does it cheap if not for free if there is a senior citizen place nearby they always have a Fix-It Club and not only to they help seniors but people who are a bit disabled. She is to wear slippers/shoes with the proper soles. Rubber soles are non slip I believe If she cannot find a pair make a pair (get rubber from an inner tube and cut out shoe shape and glue to bottom of shoe/slipper) I am not knowledgeable about medic alert. I hope some of these hints help your daughter what state does she live in? Randy skid resistant stairs > My daughter recently purchased a house and is living alone (no room > mates). As many of you she experiences balance problems and buckling > of her knee. A few days ago she slipped on her hardwood stairs and > tumbled down to the bottom. She is fine but a bit bruised, and a bit > concerned. She lives a few states away from the family is getting > along rather well. > My first question to the groups is: > - Any recommendation for slip proofing her stairway. I have seen her > tumble down the carpeted stairs at home. > -Does anyone have any experience with a medic alert alarm. Those in > the Sates might remember the commercial of the granny who feel down > steps and cried out, " Help I've fallen and can't get up. " I don't > know if she would wear one but presenting the option could be helpful. > Thanks, Martha > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 Ok Martha I would recommend rubber mats. You can get long rubber ones you see them in big buildings and are used to keep snow, ice, dirt, water off a good floor. The next thing is to go to a hardware store. There is a simple stuff you buy that you cut and stick on stairs or areas slippery. Honest, it is used by people to put on the outstairs for patios so they are not slippery when wet. always, always use your cane - your house is not as safe as you think install hand rails; there should be a local organization that does it cheap if not for free if there is a senior citizen place nearby they always have a Fix-It Club and not only to they help seniors but people who are a bit disabled. She is to wear slippers/shoes with the proper soles. Rubber soles are non slip I believe If she cannot find a pair make a pair (get rubber from an inner tube and cut out shoe shape and glue to bottom of shoe/slipper) I am not knowledgeable about medic alert. I hope some of these hints help your daughter what state does she live in? Randy skid resistant stairs > My daughter recently purchased a house and is living alone (no room > mates). As many of you she experiences balance problems and buckling > of her knee. A few days ago she slipped on her hardwood stairs and > tumbled down to the bottom. She is fine but a bit bruised, and a bit > concerned. She lives a few states away from the family is getting > along rather well. > My first question to the groups is: > - Any recommendation for slip proofing her stairway. I have seen her > tumble down the carpeted stairs at home. > -Does anyone have any experience with a medic alert alarm. Those in > the Sates might remember the commercial of the granny who feel down > steps and cried out, " Help I've fallen and can't get up. " I don't > know if she would wear one but presenting the option could be helpful. > Thanks, Martha > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 Why not have her get a " Stair Rider " , one of those contraptions that you ride up and down an a seat. Better than breaking a neck and being confined to a wheelchair because of a fall. Mikey A skid resistant stairs > > > > My daughter recently purchased a house and is living alone (no room > > mates). As many of you she experiences balance problems and buckling > > of her knee. A few days ago she slipped on her hardwood stairs and > > tumbled down to the bottom. She is fine but a bit bruised, and a bit > > concerned. She lives a few states away from the family is getting > > along rather well. > > My first question to the groups is: > > - Any recommendation for slip proofing her stairway. I have seen her > > tumble down the carpeted stairs at home. > > -Does anyone have any experience with a medic alert alarm. Those in > > the Sates might remember the commercial of the granny who feel down > > steps and cried out, " Help I've fallen and can't get up. " I don't > > know if she would wear one but presenting the option could be helpful. > > Thanks, Martha > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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