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Trisha, Thank you for your response. I think that we are at that point again. It took him a year to recover some strength after his last chemo treatment in August, 2024. I was happy when he could get around on his own hoping that the increased activity would help with his poor appetite and keep his muscles from deteriorating. Sadly the dementia has progressed and my chief concern now is his comfort and safety. So we will start using the wheelchair again. You are correct when you say it is easier and faster to get him where he needs to be using it. The downside for me is that I am a small person ( 4'11") and lifting the wheelchair in and out of our truck's back seat is difficult for me. Today I am so sad. This morning I found that his wedding ring had slipped off his finger because he is so thin now. I put it on my right hand and it is a comfort to see it there.

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@ocdogmom May I suggest that you look into getting a hitch-mount shelf/platform for your truck to help transport the wheelchair? If your husband happens to be a veteran you can contact local veterans organizations for assistance. Another option is a small foldable ramp into the back seat. Talk to your car dealer about who makes mobility modifications to find a source. It would be awful if you ended up injured while caring for your husband!