Have you gotten more clumsy as you’ve aged?

[Ronni]

I have.

Primarily it’s when I handle things. Sometimes my movements are more awkward than they used to be. I drop things more, fumble more.

It’s not very bad at all. But I’ve always been graceful in my movements, certain and sure and the comparison is noticeable to me. Even though it’s not noticeable to others, it is to me.

What about you?

 

[Ted01]

Oh, my goodness, yes!

And it's driving me absolutely nuts... it's all rather depressing learning to live with it
but I'm I guess it's better than the alternative.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Yes.

I attribute most of it to being retired with little to do, lack of practice to keep skills sharp, etc…

The same with my ability to multitask or do things in the most efficient way.

 

[That Lady in PA]

I have always been a klutz.
If anything, I am less so now as I have spent decades paying better attention.

 

[hawkdon]

OH HWLL YES...GOTTEN MUCH WORSE IN LAST 2 MONTHS I BELIEVE....

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Well, as to my clumsiness.........
Years ago, a friend was trying to teach me how to do the "Hussle"- the super "IN" dance of the 70s.
After an hour, she told me, "Dick, you have clumsiness you haven't even used yet."
You can't go downhill any more than that.

 

[Cornhusker]

Yes indeed.
Mostly my hands, the fingers are getting stiff and I don't have the fine motor skills I used to have.
I drop things, knock things over, etc.

 

[katlupe]

Definitely! I drop or spill things constantly. I make myself concentrate on what I am doing and that seems to help. Especially if it has to do with liquids.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

^^^^^
I consciously stay more aware, especially in the kitchen when handling anything made of glass. I can wipe up spills, but pieces of broken glass seem to find their way all across the room; some not to be found for days.

 

[hollydolly]

I have.

Primarily it’s when I handle things. Sometimes my movements are more awkward than they used to be. I drop things more, fumble more.

It’s not very bad at all. But I’ve always been graceful in my movements, certain and sure and the comparison is noticeable to me. Even though it’s not noticeable to others, it is to me.

What about you?

same, really ^^^...I find also that I trip more... in that I seem to trip over nothing..walking on a perfectly flat floor and my foot suddenly seems to stick, and I almost trip over..

 

[StarSong]

I can't say that's true for me. Not looking forward to it, I must admit.

 

[hawkdon]

AND I HAVE "MISPLACED" SEVERAL EGGS LATELY!!!!

 

[Pinky]

I try to consciously be mindful of what I'm doing, so that I don't trip, etc.
I walk more slowly and carefully outdoors.

 

[MarkD]

I have.

Primarily it’s when I handle things. Sometimes my movements are more awkward than they used to be. I drop things more, fumble more.

It’s not very bad at all. But I’ve always been graceful in my movements, certain and sure and the comparison is noticeable to me. Even though it’s not noticeable to others, it is to me.

What about you?

I feel the same way but in my case it may just be the arthritis in my hands?

 

[Imogene]

Yes, but I would be a lot worse, were it not for barn chores that force my arthritic hands to function as close to the same as they did pre-arthritis.

 

[hollydolly]

I feel the same way but in my case it may just be the arthritis in my hands?

that's the I same if I drop things.. the oA in my fingers.... but I'm really not that clumsy... I just notice that I'm more clumsy than I used to be. ..and in all honesty I'm a fast mover..do everything fast, walk fast, but I've even tried to be a little more deilberate and slow down a bit since I've noticed these things happening...plus in my haste last year I had terrible fall when I tripped as I stepped outside the back door..... I just missed hitting my face on a concret block..just centimetres away... so I could easily have had a brain injury or been killed... but I really ripped up my legs and arms... My knee swelled up like a football...

these are my legs below without swelling..so you can see just how much damage there was...when I fell, it really shook me up

 

[Dave03]

No. If anything, I've become less clumsy.

I take my time doing things and going places simply because I know I'm more susceptible to slips and falls.

 

[Victor]

Yes, too much. Hands are not agile...probably from typing a lot on computer pages
I use a squeeze ball of plastic.

 

[Rae]

I have to really watch that I do not fall after falling and breaking a bone in my upper arm. That arm didn't heal properly and now I cannot lift it over my head or very far up. I seem to have slowed down walking, too. I feel like I am shuffling more.

 

[hollydolly]

Yes, too much. Hands are not agile...probably from typing a lot on computer pages
I use a squeeze ball of plastic.

I have gel Balls of various sizes... and density..some easy to squeeze others harder..

 

[Elsie]

Rae, years ago I sprained the muscle/tendons in my upper right arm. It turned deep black & blue from elbow to shoulder. After it healed, I was still able to lift my arm high. But in the last year, or so, I've been unable to lift that arm to the top of my head. (I don't have pain). I'm right handed, and now I have a tough time combing my hair into a ponytail. I push that arm up with my left arm when I reach for something. I don't like my hair hanging down by my face. Guess I'll have to shave my head.
This morning, I walked to kitchen forgetting to use my walker & was relieved that I did so without losing my balance. Glass anything is verboten in my home. Only unbreakable things.

 

[Ronni]

Well it reassures me to know I’m not the only one who’s gotten more clumsy, but sorry for those of you who are dealing with it At best it’s just annoying, and at worse can create situations where you can do yourself serious damage.

I’m thankful I still have decent balance, so I’m not prone to falls. As an aside I have borders in my garden that are made of railroad ties, and when I water the garden each day I make a point of walking those ties from end to end and back again. Great balance exercise!!

There’s another one you can barely see the start of at the far end of the pic, and I walk all three, turning those right angle corners, and almost always do it without falling!

 

[Deya]

Clumsy is an ugly word, so no! However my balance isn't what it used to be, but any unbalance issues are preformed gracefully.

 

[hollydolly]

Rae, years ago I sprained the muscle/tendons in my upper right arm. It turned deep black & blue from elbow to shoulder. After it healed, I was still able to lift my arm high. But in the last year, or so, I've been unable to lift that arm to the top of my head. (I don't have pain). I'm right handed, and now I have a tough time combing my hair into a ponytail. I push that arm up with my left arm when I reach for something. I don't like my hair hanging down by my face. Guess I'll have to shave my head.
This morning, I walked to kitchen forgetting to use my walker & was relieved that I did so without losing my balance. Glass anything is verboten in my home. Only unbreakable things.

Elsie I've done the same thing, with regard to my arm.. about a month or so ago maybe a little longer, I was doing some gardening using electric hedge trimmers, and somehow I really hurt my right arm. The pain has not gone away and like you I have to lift that arm up using my left hand.. because it's too painful to lift on it's own, which makes me wonder if I've torn a ligament a tendon or a muscle..

Some nights it's so painful it wakes me up screeching

Just yesterday I ordered some compression sleeves for my upper arm, to see if that will help....

 

[Della]

^^^^^
I consciously stay more aware, especially in the kitchen when handling anything made of glass. I can wipe up spills, but pieces of broken glass seem to find their way all across the room; some not to be found for days.

My husband and son are under strict orders to stop, stand still, and call me if they break something. Even if it's night time and I've gone to bed I would rather get up and take care of it than have them spreading glass bits through the house or cutting themselves. If I'm the one who breaks it they just need to come and pick up the dog.

On topic: I've noticed I get clumsy when I'm tired and haven't eaten.