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She sounds like one spry 80 year YOUNG lady! Good for her!
Absent any other conditions that might cause falling, and not being a medical person, I can only guess that perhaps a "light meal" lacking protein, combined with diabetes, might have made her light headed. I'm assuming also that it wasn't overly hot, she wasn't dehydrated, and that she was wearing good walking shoes.
Or perhaps she just lost her balance; that happens to me a lot, especially when I'm not paying attention.
I'm also discounting something obvious like tripping on a sidewalk.
Assuming this is a first time occurrence, I would start a full workup by the doctors mentioned in my first post, just to make sure that you're not missing anything.
I'm especially thinking of cardiovascular issues, including carotid artery status; that was one of the aspects checked when my father was falling. It also might not hurt to have an orthopedic surgeon check for arthritis in her legs, knees, ankles and feet.
I'm also assuming that she stands straight when she walks; it's easy to bend over because of osteoarthritis or osteoporosis and lose balance.
Thanks for the questions GardenArtist 1. I only know of blood pressure & diabetic meds, however she does take calcium pills. I'll check. 2. Her mobility is excellent and she walks unassisted. She walks to exercise. 3. It happened this morning, it was sunny outside. 4. She said her numbers were good, but she only had a light meal. 5. The fall was outside at the bus stop. She was walking to the bus stop. 6. She said she knew she was falling
More information is needed. What other medical conditions does she have? Is her mobility good? Does she walk unassisted? Was her diabetes under control at the time of the fall? What was she doing at the time of the fall? Had she had a good meal earlier or just something sugary?
Was the fall inside or out? If inside, are there grab bars installed, are there rugs or other trip hazards inside? If outside, was it rainy? Was it while going down steps?
Falling episodes can be considered syncopatic episodes but you'd need to have a physical workup to eliminate other causes. I would take the woman (relative??) to her cardiologist, neurologist and any other specialties recommended either by them or another doctor to explore all the possibilities.
More information is really needed to provide an answer.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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The shoes were sandals with an inch heel... just enough that when I crossed over a crack in the parking lot it threw me off balance, and down I went.
Absent any other conditions that might cause falling, and not being a medical person, I can only guess that perhaps a "light meal" lacking protein, combined with diabetes, might have made her light headed. I'm assuming also that it wasn't overly hot, she wasn't dehydrated, and that she was wearing good walking shoes.
Or perhaps she just lost her balance; that happens to me a lot, especially when I'm not paying attention.
I'm also discounting something obvious like tripping on a sidewalk.
Assuming this is a first time occurrence, I would start a full workup by the doctors mentioned in my first post, just to make sure that you're not missing anything.
I'm especially thinking of cardiovascular issues, including carotid artery status; that was one of the aspects checked when my father was falling. It also might not hurt to have an orthopedic surgeon check for arthritis in her legs, knees, ankles and feet.
I'm also assuming that she stands straight when she walks; it's easy to bend over because of osteoarthritis or osteoporosis and lose balance.
1. I only know of blood pressure & diabetic meds, however she does take calcium pills. I'll check.
2. Her mobility is excellent and she walks unassisted. She walks to exercise.
3. It happened this morning, it was sunny outside.
4. She said her numbers were good, but she only had a light meal.
5. The fall was outside at the bus stop. She was walking to the bus stop.
6. She said she knew she was falling
Was the fall inside or out? If inside, are there grab bars installed, are there rugs or other trip hazards inside? If outside, was it rainy? Was it while going down steps?
Falling episodes can be considered syncopatic episodes but you'd need to have a physical workup to eliminate other causes. I would take the woman (relative??) to her cardiologist, neurologist and any other specialties recommended either by them or another doctor to explore all the possibilities.
More information is really needed to provide an answer.