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my mother went into the hallway outside our door to check on something, fell, and seriously hurt her wrist.
This is like the 3rd time in the last while she has fallen
Makes me wish we had a wheelchair friendly place.
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Not a chair
Maybe a walker or a good cane would help. They can go places a wheelchair can't. Both are sometimes available at thrift shops. My brother's walker also doubles as a chair for when he has to stand too long.
Chairs
The walkers with the built in seats also have a nylon pouch under that seat to carry stuff as a purse may get in the way. They are also know generically as Rollators. They commonly handle 150 lbs give or take, come in several different colors, also available in heavier duty for those large boned individuals, and can be had for less than 50.00 US from wallyworld on line. Most convalescent places stock them or can get them. They even come with hand brakes like a bicycle for use when sitting down or standing up so it doesn't move for stability. Easily adjusted for a variety of heights. They even fold almost flat for storage.Even an idiot like me managed to assemble one. Check utube for videos about canes before getting one. There are many poor choices on the market. Avoid the type that go down and end up with 4tiny legs as they might only be good for flat even surfàces, not in the real world.
If You Can
Do without a chair, the wheelie-walker is a good choice. I have a lightweight one which I can lift up a couple of steps. There are heavier models available and I have one of those too.
Before needing the walker I used a stick and, in fact, the ones with four legs are quite good. At least you can stand them up without it falling over (on level ground).
It’s a fact of life
That we can become a little unsteady in later life. My mother suffered numerous broken wrists and ankles and found a walker a great aid. My father also had a series of falls, sticks and walkers served him well but eventually, in his last year, a sit on chair kept him mobile (it folded down for transportation)
Women don’t do well with sticks so walkers tend to be better.
Madeline Anafrid Bell