10 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2023 |
I am back! After a few months of confinement, I
finally am able to do a few things for myself.
A WORD TO THE WISE — DON'T FALL!
Whatever you do during the day make sure
you don't put your self in a position to trip
or fall. You never know the consequences.
In my case, I broke my right hip. From then
on it was a merry-go-round of happenings.
I needed an operation to repair my hip,
I got an infection, my esophagus stopped
working. Both times I ended up in the
hospital for a time period. Then came the
Banning Health Care Center, where I spent a few
weeks learning how to use my legs again. Now I am
learning to walk, get up and down, sit properly, stand.
You would think I was a baby learning all of these things over again.
But, it is far more difficult at an advanced age.
I practice all day, every day. Getting up and down,
trying to walk with the "walker." Not very good
at it yet, but working on it.
I cannot emphasize enough, please do not
put yourself in a position to fall. Walk slower,
turn with more care, walk upright, not bent
over. Always be aware of what you are doing
instead of aimlessly walking, looking for
something to do.
I will promise you I will push myself to
do more each day. It is not easy, the ol' body
doesn't always respond. Maybe that is an excuse
and not a reason. We will keep working. ~ Joe
Formino, Chairman
District Delegate Assembly
DISTRICT DELEGATE ASSEMBLY REPORT
Whatever You Do, Don't Fall!
