Yes! I watched my mother age rapidly when she retired after a lifetime of hard physical work. When I urged her to take a walk or dance or SOMETHING, she’d snap “I’ve earned the right to sit.” She became so frail she had to move into an assisted living facility. I vow this will not be my fate.
Yes! I watched my mother age rapidly when she retired after a lifetime of hard physical work. When I urged her to take a walk or dance or SOMETHING, she’d snap “I’ve earned the right to sit.” She became so frail she had to move into an assisted living facility. I vow this will not be my fate.
My grandmother fell in the shower and was trapped for over six hours because she didn't have enough strength to get herself out of the tub. That has always stuck with me and made me very intent on wanting to have functional strength for as long as I can.
Same with my mom. She fell out of bed overnight. My sister found her the next morning, thank goodness she randomly stopped by. My mom was taken to the hospital (minor stroke) and she never lived in her home again.
Yes! I watched my mother age rapidly when she retired after a lifetime of hard physical work. When I urged her to take a walk or dance or SOMETHING, she’d snap “I’ve earned the right to sit.” She became so frail she had to move into an assisted living facility. I vow this will not be my fate.
My grandmother fell in the shower and was trapped for over six hours because she didn't have enough strength to get herself out of the tub. That has always stuck with me and made me very intent on wanting to have functional strength for as long as I can.
Same with my mom. She fell out of bed overnight. My sister found her the next morning, thank goodness she randomly stopped by. My mom was taken to the hospital (minor stroke) and she never lived in her home again.
Sad how this is a cautionary tale :(