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8. I've used a cane for balance, etc. for several years. Just recently I started

Reply to Bmoboy (Original post)

Mon Jun 10, 2024, 04:15 PM

Jun 2024

using a second cane, one in each hand and find I feel more stable. Not all the time, but when going from one end of the house to the other end.
If you can afford it, get an extra set of canes and/or extra wheelchair to keep in the car. That would solve a lot of extra loading/unloading and ease your depressed/guilt feeling. I'm sure your wife is glad to drive you - she likely is glad to know you are safely delivered to your destination.
I'm not depressed as I notice so many elders have life so much worse than mine.

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Feeling like a cripple [View all] Bmoboy Jun 2024 OP

I wish I had something helpful or insightful to say. Just know that you have niyad Jun 2024 #1

Boy, do I hear you,,, KarenS Jun 2024 #2

My dear husband is 89 with COPD and memory issues. MLAA Jun 2024 #3

It's all part of the deal. Work hard, play hard has it's effect magnified as we age. Keep moving as much as you ... marble falls Jun 2024 #4

It is tough getting old. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #5

Thanks Bmoboy Jun 2024 #6

aw man, I'm sorry FirstLight Jun 2024 #7

I've used a cane for balance, etc. for several years. Just recently I started No Vested Interest Jun 2024 #8

Your life sounds a lot like mine. GoodRaisin Jun 2024 #9

Been there, still there Bmoboy Jun 2024 #10

I know what you mean. GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #11

Getting better? Bmoboy Jul 2024 #12

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