
For me, it is trying to stand back up from a squatting position. This physical movement seem to appear rather quickly. I have to have the cat litter boxes right next to a waist high cabinet so I can push myself up. So weird, as I used to be a gym rat for decades until I had to stop to help out my parents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC6Tngu_xZM
Even at my age I'm appalled at how difficult it is to get up off the floor, I can do it well enough but it sure does take extra effort!
Iparked my car and checked on her. Asked if she needed help up.. yes, she replied. My 19 year old neighbor a couple houses up saw us and helped my friend up. She confessed, she had fallen down on the grass., thankfully it was grass..,
she's 98 years old now..😊
I've gone from a 7.5 to a 9.5 shoe in a couple of years.
When I am down on the floor or the ground (voluntarily mind yo) when I get up I think I must look like a just born giraffe trying to stand up. probably not a pretty sight for my neighbors. Although they might be placing bets on whether I can accomplish the goal🤣
I always buy the same style of shoes Send (either New Balance 860's or Saucony guides) so it's definitely my feet. It seems our tendons and ligaments stretch and our arches fall, we also lose the fat pad on our soles and the loss of cushioning makes walking more uncomfortable. Who knew?
I did this one myself. I thought about that commercial; I've fallen and I can't get up. They need to make a commercial saying; Help! I'm stuck in the tub and I can't stand up! I was like; heck! I'm officially old! I managed to roll over in the tub, get on my knees, get one leg forward while pulling myself up. I was sitting in the tub and my phone was on charge in the other room. I was like; oh Lord, I'm cooked.
It's a cast iron deep soaker that holds the heat!!!
I took my dog to the vet and decided to sit on the floor with dog and the vet.
The dr popped up to exit the room with my dog.. she looked at me and asked if I needed help getting up...
I told her when she returns back to the room I was sitting in, if I'm not up off the floor, then she csn help me up..
yup!! I DID IT 🤗😁🤗
I wasn't pretty, but I got up..,
Has anyone heard of the benefits of "barefoot shoes?".
Shoe size often depends upon the brand and quality, in my opinion.
A wider shoe did help my comfort after age 65.
It is my underwear comfort and size that I worry about.
This is the elephant in the living room few dare to discuss.
Years of frailty and chronic, costly suffering among millions of elderly people taxes us ALL too much. It should be legal for a senior to have death with dignity on their own terms — yes, assisted suicide — IF that is what an individual wants to choose. This is legal & possible in Switzerland and probably some other nations.
We actively, compassionately end companion animals’ suffering. Why do we not have the freedom to choose this for ourselves?
(I am 66, in mostly good health, and am not suicidal. )
I need for him to die already and for this freaking ordeal to finally be over. I cared for both my mother and father -- two ungrateful miserable people. who sucked the life out of me. I am so ready for him to be gone. I am 70 and can't believe I'm still at this.
Hubby also got those arch supports, and he said now his back does hurt like it use to. He works part-time to keep busy, and does a lot of walking at his job. So this was a godsend for him.
Now, what we need to find is something that will keep us awake after eating lunch :)
Also, number of friends & family caregivers for loved one suffering dementia.
In 2013 doctor recommended strengthen training for leg and back issues. Trainer recommends replacing recliner with straight chair which my wife also agreed to. We soon readjusted our six way power car seats to less reclining position. Eventually arthritis stiffness set in, worst in hands. Orthopedic surgeon sent me to physical therapy to strengthen muscles in wrists and fingers which alleviated most pain. Able to play piano again but must maintain this muscle strength. Once weekly attend stretch mobility class and seeing improvement. Was unable to mount and dismount my men’s 3 speed bicycle safely. Woman’s 28 speed is more comfortable and increased my confidence. I’m now 79, instructor full body exercise class at Senior Center. Most people start this class to increase leg strength because getting off commode, up from soft sofa or recliner becomes difficult or impossible.
On the other hand, I feel blessed that DH and I will have this coming Christmas together at his memory care home. It's just that I miss the fun and excitement of family all being here, when they were all alive and happy.
& courage
sometimes, in the most unexpected ways, the best days of our lives are ahead of us!
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bundle of joy
At only 62, soon to be 63, I can barely walk. I certainly can't bend down to pick something up without searing pain in my legs!
I always thought of myself as strong, fit and active. I loved walking!
Now, after 9 years of caring for my 180 pound husband, who requires a lot of help with transfers in and out of bed, I find it has put an enormous amount of stress on my hips and legs.
Most days I don't know how I can continue doing this. But I have to. I can't afford to place my husband in a NH. I would lose his SS income, and my income as his caregiver. And he's already been kicked out of 2 NH's for his aggressively uncooperative behavior. They don't want him. And I can't blame them.
Besides taking care of my husband, I now have three grandchildren whom I help to raise. Their father is in prison, and their mother is homeless. I share responsibility with the other grandmother to take care of them.
I never envisioned my "Golden Years" being anything quite like this.
I used to embrace life's struggles, as it allows us to gain courage, strength, and confidence. But now, I feel defeated. My body hurts like hell every day!
I feel like I just can't do it any more. But, I push through because I have to.
I just try to get through the day, taking one day at a time, and hope for a better tomorrow.