My Mom and her friends in assisted living had a walking club - around the city block in nice weather, up and down the halls when not. They walked before lunch "to work up an appetite". As they became more frail, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs became part of the routine.

Let me tell you a little story - 5 years ago, my friend had a complex hip replacement, complete with wearing what we called her "exoskeleton" for almost 9 months. As soon as she could make it down the one step from her door to her ramp, she was walking with her upright walker on her patio 3 times a day - and kept progressing. The next year, she had shed her external brace, but the leg will never be completely stable, so the walker stayed. Her husband had brain surgery and became a bit wobbly - so he got an upright rollator for himself. Every morning, right after coffee, they walk a mile together, taking in the morning sights and sounds in our tiny community. Then they retreat to their shady patio for breakfast.

She has a special (portable) walker for more adventurous treks - like on packed sand at the beach 2 hours away, or a day at a museum. The two of them have inspired all of us to keep on moving no matter out challenges (Oh, I forgot to mention they are well into their 80's)

This weekend, I danced instead of walking - over 5 miles on Friday, and about 3 miles yesterday. Today is my "day off" - just strolling my own yard.
Sue