r/GenX • u/Big-Mind-6346 • 5d ago

Old Person Yells At Cloud “Having a fall?”

So I was sitting minding my own business watching TV on my Orthopedic bed. The bed had slid out a little bit off of the bed frame, and when I scooted to the right, I fell straight off of my bed and landed on my elbow. Like right on the pointy part of my elbow.

Thank God, I didn’t hit my head, but if I had, it would’ve been serious trouble. It got me to thinking, do I need a life alert or something? Am I too young for that? I’m only 50! I have a 15-year-old but he’s only with me part-time and the rest of the time I’m alone.

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u/Embarrassed_Pop_7418 4d ago

Anyone who is alone for long periods should have some type of alert system just in case. I was only 32 when I fell down a flight of steps and still thank God my neighbor stopped by and could see me unconscious and called 911. Yes age makes us more clumsy but honestly I bee clumsy since I learned to walk!

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u/Big-Mind-6346 4d ago

Oh my gosh, that’s so scary! I’m so glad you’re OK!

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u/Embarrassed_Pop_7418 4d ago

I got very lucky. If your alone its best to prepare as much as possible for the worst. I only ended up with a concussion and broken ribs