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Originally Posted by BrianL99
Sort of unrelated, but related. I'll add this as a PSA.
I'm in my younger 70's. I play golf 4-5 times a week and when I'm up North, I walk those 18 holes (6 miles), at least 3 times per week.
2 Weeks ago, I fell at the golf course (tripped). My Apple Watch did NOT detect my fall for some reason. I spent about 10 minutes lying on the ground. Finally got up and played 7 more holes (1 over for those 7).
Within 3 hours I was on my way to Urgent Care, who transferred me a hospital ... who then sent me by ambulance, to Boston's top hospital. Luckily it's only 3 broken ribs.
My point is, falling is no joke when you get up there in age. I wasn't prepared for this one. Apparently our bones aren't as strong as they were, when we were flying over the handlebars of our bicycles going down hills ... picking up the bike and trying it again.
Thankfully, in 6-8 weeks I'll be back to golf and have less time for ToTV.
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Maybe Apple didn’t detect because of soft landing? Fracture ribs puncture, and the reason for bus ride to hospital?
Did you tell them you finished 7 more holes with one over and definitely drive yourself to a facility? I have tripped in house ceramic floors, apple watch didn’t respond, but the Alexa in the room did. Sent SOS to the kids and my spouse.
Refereeing hockey in my late 60’s few years ago, ended up with couple of bruise and one questionable rib. Apple responded immediately, but it was all medical personnel on site, just taped up, so I continued the game. Didn’t bother with X-ray until i went to the office on Monday. So much for non checking leagues
Check your Apple app settings maybe fall might be turned off.