Proper Falling is more than just “Tuck & Roll”
PROPER FALLING IS MORE THAN JUST “TUCK & ROLL” As we seniors age, falls become more common. If we’re lucky, we bounce back up. If not, a fall can mean a concussion, a broken bone, or even a fractured hip—injuries that can lead to hospitalization and long-term consequences I’ve posted a couple of times about fall prevention (see Fall Prevention—Tales & Tips and Fear of Falling). But I haven’t written about what to do in the moment you realize you’re going down. As a kid, I was taught to “tuck and roll”—tuck your chin and roll with the momentum to...

