Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Showering can be dangerous

Here's an interesting article that showering can be dangerous for older folks because they are prone to falling.

The larger point is that everyday things can be more dangerous than things people think are dangerous but aren't. Here's the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/science/jared-diamonds-guide-to-reducing-lifes-risks.html?src=me&ref=general

FD

2 comments:

  1. having injured myself just walking I can attest to the simple dangers in life. :-)

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  2. I sure hope I don't qualify for older folk but I am getting there. I had a bad fall in December. Fell backwards in the tub. Some of those everyday things get dangerous for those of us with balance issues.

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