Why Am I Always Banging My Head?

There was a time when I could walk through a room, bend down, stand up, open a cupboard, and move around the house without giving it much thought.

Now, somehow, everything seems to be in the way.

The cupboard door is open.

The shelf is lower than I remembered.

The car door is closer than I thought.

And the corner of that cabinet seems to be waiting for me.

Bang!

Once again, I am holding my head and asking:

“Why am I always banging my head?”

Maybe I am moving too quickly.

Maybe I am not paying enough attention.

Maybe my balance and awareness are not quite what they used to be.

Or perhaps the furniture has secretly moved during the night.

Whatever the reason, getting older can bring a few surprises—and sometimes a few bumps along the way.

This webpage takes a lighthearted look at those little accidents that seem to happen more often with age. It is also a reminder to slow down, look around, make our homes safer, and not be too proud to laugh at ourselves.

After all, growing older is serious enough.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is rub the bump, shake our head, and say:

“Not again!”

Yes today twice…I was moving a step ladder and the fellow I was helping, left a wrench on top of the ladder. I was moving it to the other side of an Rv door and it fell, hitting me on the head. Luckily I had a cap on but I still have a small lump.

This afternoon I was moving things, under the patio and when I was exiting, I hit my forehead on the 2×8 stringer. I would not be able to count the number of times that I have banged my head.

Anybody else like me?