@babbsjoy

Did you lift your luggage into the overhead bin? Because I agree that would be a no go. In that situation you could have them take the luggage to the bottom compartment of the plane. They usually have someone standing by the door of the plane before you enter. Or you can ask the flight attendants. They are very helpful.

It sounds like those reacher grabbers are a great investment. We just bought two good ones that include a magnetic tip.

Outdoor activities are still possible just with caution. I’m always looking out for my husband when he’s about to do something wrong out of habit. Sometimes I feel like a nag but he’s good about it. I understand it’s easy to forget and do things you’re used to doing naturally. We’re still very new to this so info people share here is really helpful.

WOW!! Your pup is big and I can see why walking him would be out. It’s good you’re able to throw a ball. I have a shoulder/neck issue so I have to be super careful.

Oh my Lord!! No ladders is right! A fall could be disastrous. We hire a service to come inspect and take care of our roof twice a year, have hired gardeners every other week in the summer and a cleaning crew every other week. It’s just gotten to be too much. I operate a home daycare and my husband is my assistant. He can no longer lift any of the children. But he can still sing songs with them, do stories and help keep an eye on them while they’re playing. We just make adjustments and make it work.

We walk a lot and go on day and overnight trips in nature. Like you we just use caution and adjust.

My husband can’t carry cat litter, dry cat food bags, grocery bags weighing more than 5 pounds (for now) so I do most everything until his fractures are more stable.