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hlthe2b

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1. Ohhhh. 'Love the Onion, but that is not at all funny to me..

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 04:47 PM

14 hrs ago

This is a common problem with aging in those who are losing muscle mass, flexibility or have chronic disease conditions. And falls are among the leading causes of death in the elderly.

Sorry, Onion, but let's direct the dark humor elsewhere.

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Dad Rocks Back And Forth To Gain Enough Momentum To Sit Up From Chair [View all] Zorro 14 hrs ago OP

Ohhhh. 'Love the Onion, but that is not at all funny to me.. hlthe2b 14 hrs ago #1

My thoughts exactly. I had to read it twice.thought I missed the funny part Raven123 14 hrs ago #2

My wife survived a dissected upper aorta that had cachukis 14 hrs ago #3

It is not funny to watch people you care for reach the point they can't get out of their chair. Midnight Writer 14 hrs ago #4

Went through this with a friend, she nearly died.. mountain grammy 12 hrs ago #5