Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Muleheadedness
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 638435" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>I understand, and agree that is a really tough issue. When my Mom began to be unstable in her ambulation, I told her that I would like to buy her a gift. We went to a local pharmacy and tried out lightweight walkers - you know the kind with a seat. She found one that was a beautiful shade of purple "her color" ;and she fell in love with it. It was not really that expensive, and it is the best gift that I have ever given her. She is never without it, and we periodically tighten it up, and have had to buy new handle covers. She keeps her extra pair of glasses, wallet ,and other odds and ends in the seat container. The down side is that she is now totally dependent upon it; but we always know that with its use a fall is a little less likely. It's tough to overcome the perception that some folks have about walkers, but they really do make a huge difference. Maybe she will come around in time? The yard work is a whole other can of worms. Not an issue with my Mom - her retirement community takes care of that . However the issue of "saving money" is a big one. I agree, sometimes spending a little money can save large amounts later. I think that concept is hard for those who grew up during the Depression years to really grasp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 638435, member: 3704"] I understand, and agree that is a really tough issue. When my Mom began to be unstable in her ambulation, I told her that I would like to buy her a gift. We went to a local pharmacy and tried out lightweight walkers - you know the kind with a seat. She found one that was a beautiful shade of purple "her color" ;and she fell in love with it. It was not really that expensive, and it is the best gift that I have ever given her. She is never without it, and we periodically tighten it up, and have had to buy new handle covers. She keeps her extra pair of glasses, wallet ,and other odds and ends in the seat container. The down side is that she is now totally dependent upon it; but we always know that with its use a fall is a little less likely. It's tough to overcome the perception that some folks have about walkers, but they really do make a huge difference. Maybe she will come around in time? The yard work is a whole other can of worms. Not an issue with my Mom - her retirement community takes care of that . However the issue of "saving money" is a big one. I agree, sometimes spending a little money can save large amounts later. I think that concept is hard for those who grew up during the Depression years to really grasp. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Muleheadedness
Top