I too fell a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't on ice and snow. I tripped on the steps going out of our house. I was sure my leg was broken although I assured my family who watched in horror that I was just fine. After a couple of hours with ice on my shin and a few doses of ibuprofen I was okay. My leg still hurts. But my point..... I think the reason I didn't get hurt was because I work out with weights and have good bone density. You've seen the studies. We all need to be lifting. I am fortunate enough to have a great place here to go. It's a women's only place(don't tell the guys though) called Contours Express. It's my morning forum three times a week. It's quick, we exercise, we share alot (wedding plans, basement remodeling, teenagers) and the owner is a member of us boomers and sets the friendly tone. The women who go there love working out and visiting with friends at the same time. I think exercising there has been as benificial to my mind as well has my body.