KEEP WALKING
March 29, 2016
By Olivene Godfrey
Most young, healthy people take "walking" for granted. As I have aged, I first began using a cane. Then, it progressed until I needed a "walker", to get around. Now, I use a Rollator most of the time in our house. I have two standard walkers for small, confined spaces. Sometimes, I "fuss" at Barry and Tam because they make me use the walker and walk instead of pushing me in my wheelchair. They tell me if I stop walking with the walker, I'll soon not be able to walk at all. That usually stops my "fussing" as I don't want to be confined to the wheelchair.
I have had several sessions over the years with the Home Health therapists and more recently, sessions with a therapist at a gym. I'll continue following the advice of Barry and Tam. I certainly don't want to be unable to walk at all. Since I'm 87, I presume I'm pretty healthy. I guess I'm like many oldsters, I rise early and spend some of my time "dozing" in my recliner. I read or write and watch a little TV.
In a week or so, I have a three month recheck with my primary care doctor. I have a list of subjects to discuss with her. The most pressing subject at the present is that I am extremely nervous for no apparent reason. Maybe we'll find the answer at the doctor visit.
See you next time. Comments welcome. (Edited and typed by Tam.)
By Olivene Godfrey
Most young, healthy people take "walking" for granted. As I have aged, I first began using a cane. Then, it progressed until I needed a "walker", to get around. Now, I use a Rollator most of the time in our house. I have two standard walkers for small, confined spaces. Sometimes, I "fuss" at Barry and Tam because they make me use the walker and walk instead of pushing me in my wheelchair. They tell me if I stop walking with the walker, I'll soon not be able to walk at all. That usually stops my "fussing" as I don't want to be confined to the wheelchair.
I have had several sessions over the years with the Home Health therapists and more recently, sessions with a therapist at a gym. I'll continue following the advice of Barry and Tam. I certainly don't want to be unable to walk at all. Since I'm 87, I presume I'm pretty healthy. I guess I'm like many oldsters, I rise early and spend some of my time "dozing" in my recliner. I read or write and watch a little TV.
In a week or so, I have a three month recheck with my primary care doctor. I have a list of subjects to discuss with her. The most pressing subject at the present is that I am extremely nervous for no apparent reason. Maybe we'll find the answer at the doctor visit.
See you next time. Comments welcome. (Edited and typed by Tam.)
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