Father Tony’s midweek message
July 17, 2013
Falling Down
Elena and I came back to Ashland from a short vacation at
the Sisters Oregon Outdoor Quilt Show to the news that one of our dear
parishioners had fallen, broken an arm, and was hospitalized. News about people falling is all too
frequent in a parish rich in elderly people, who may be experiencing balance and
mobility issues. Recovering from a
fall is hard. Please review the following common-sense pointers for people who
have fallen down:
- Do not panic. Assess the situation and determine if you are hurt. Try gently to move your limbs to see whether there is any pain that may mean broken bones.
- Slide or crawl along the floor to the nearest couch or chair and try to get up.
- If you cannot get up, call for help. Allow others to help you get up.
- If you are alone, use your cell phone or slowly crawl to a telephone and call 911, relatives, or friends who can help.
- If you have a serious fall, go and see a physician. If necessary, allow yourself to be taken to an emergency room. Do not be ashamed at having fallen or minimize the medical issues that can cause or result from a fall.
(Suggestions
from http://www.ehow.com/how_2156969_recover-from-fall.html
and http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00135,
which also gives great suggestions on fall prevention.)
Let
us pray:
Lord
Jesus, as you carried your cross, you fell and were crushed by its weight three
times, until finally it had to be carried by a stranger. Protect us with your love, and shield us
from falling down and hurting ourselves.
Keep us from falling from your grace as well, and help us be a shield and
protection for others. This we pray
for your tender mercy’s sake, Amen.
Grace
and Peace, Fr.
Tony+
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