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What are your tips for staying independent at your own home?
Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 1 12:41pm | Replies (187)Comment receiving replies
I understand the comments regarding having first floor apartment. But recently I visited my 81 y/o sister in another state who has a two story apartment. I really got stronger in that two weeks visit. I wonder now if the ideal is not to have a two story if you can begin this while at least barely able to get up the stairs. Then you will develop the muscles needed to access upstairs and just stay much fitter in general. I am 83 with a spinal cord stimulator and HBP controlled by meds. I had a TKR 2 yr. ago. Walking a mile is difficult and my absolute limit.
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Your comment reminded me of my friend Lucy who will proudly tell you that she is 101 1/2 yrs old. Lucky lives by herself in a traditional 2 story home with 3 parrots and one dog which she cares for by herself. Her family stops by every now and then to check on her but she does a lot on her own. She mentioned how her arm hurts because in May when she was riding the bus it got into an accident and she banged her arm up. Yes, she was on the bus by herself. Every night she climbs a flight of stairs to her bedroom. Now get this, I met her at the zoo where we both volunteer. She was just working the crafts table with me last month and if Lucy has an idea on how to do something, you better listen because she is usually right !