Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized in Luxembourg following an injury, her office confirmed. Reports indicate she suffered a fall from stairs. Pelosi was in Luxembourg as part of an official bipartisan delegation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, according to a statement from her spokesperson, Ian Krager, […]
  • Cap@kbin.melroy.org
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    14 days ago

    Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older, and the fall death rate is increasing. [CDC]

    I see a few options open to us when we reach 65:

    1. Avoid all stairs
    2. Stay seated at all times
    3. Wear a fat suit to cushion any fall
    4. If you’re already fat, carry on about your day and enjoy peace of mind should you fall
    5. Live in a pool
    6. Adopt a Hutt lifestyle