Other kinds of Senior Moments: overcoming obstacles!

[Geezerette]

We need to give ourselves credit for those times when we figure out how to overcome or find "workarounds" for the obstacles that we encounter from modern society or mobility problems. Best kind of Senior Moment is when we WIN one!

On example: I finally figured out why I was having such a hard time getting my 4 wheel Walker in the back seat when the 2 or 3 went in easily. It was because the wheels didn't lock like the other 2 so now when I do that I tie them down with an old Velcro patellar strap.

Had a falling out a month or so ago with my podiatrist when I asked him not to nick my toes so that they didn't drip blood on the floor, or be so sharp they slice a hole in my sock on the way home. He didn't take it well so yesterday I bought a neat little battery powered tool kit from Sally's & did it myself, granted with a lot of contortions & witch hazel.
And this afternoon going to tackle the property manager at a little gathering they are having in an accessible location. They moved the office to a non accessible location for up to 3 mos while they remodel the office, & I'm going to end up with some kind of "reasonable accommodation " for paying rent & receiving packages. Fight! Don't give in! I'm not growing old gracefully and definitely "not going gently into that Good Night".

 

[wvnewbie]

Yes! Fight! Keep overcoming all those obstacles! I think my first real obstacle was getting up the nerve to ask Cindy for a date...<g>... Now it's making that first cup of coffee.

 

[hollydolly]

Excellent examples Geezerette!!

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I love to garden but I can't kneel down without support getting up. This little kneeling bench is perfect for me. I can turn it over and with another soft cushion on top I can kneel down and get up any place with the help of the side pieces. Turned right side up I can sit on it. I drag this thing all over my yard. I've even used it in the house to scrub tile etc. Very sturdy and I've had it for years.

 

[Butterfly]

We need to give ourselves credit for those times when we figure out how to overcome or find "workarounds" for the obstacles that we encounter from modern society or mobility problems. Best kind of Senior Moment is when we WIN one!

On example: I finally figured out why I was having such a hard time getting my 4 wheel Walker in the back seat when the 2 or 3 went in easily. It was because the wheels didn't lock like the other 2 so now when I do that I tie them down with an old Velcro patellar strap.

Had a falling out a month or so ago with my podiatrist when I asked him not to nick my toes so that they didn't drip blood on the floor, or be so sharp they slice a hole in my sock on the way home. He didn't take it well so yesterday I bought a neat little battery powered tool kit from Sally's & did it myself, granted with a lot of contortions & witch hazel.
And this afternoon going to tackle the property manager at a little gathering they are having in an accessible location. They moved the office to a non accessible location for up to 3 mos while they remodel the office, & I'm going to end up with some kind of "reasonable accommodation " for paying rent & receiving packages. Fight! Don't give in! I'm not growing old gracefully and definitely "not going gently into that Good Night".

Good for you, Geezerette! I agree.

 

[Butterfly]

I love to garden but I can't kneel down without support getting up. This little kneeling bench is perfect for me. I can turn it over and with another soft cushion on top I can kneel down and get up any place with the help of the side pieces. Turned right side up I can sit on it. I drag this thing all over my yard. I've even used it in the house to scrub tile etc. Very sturdy and I've had it for years.View attachment 65981

Good idea. I need one of those. Getting up from a kneeling position without assistance is very difficult for me, also. I'm going to look around for something like this.

 

[Ronni]

Ruth I have a similar strategy for the organize projects I need to do for clients that involve low places, like lower shelves in the kitchen or the like. I carry a folding stool in my kit (my kit is a large tote bag that holds everything....labelmazer, tape, zip ties, markers, glue, tape measure, basic tools...a bunch of stuff to make my job easier.)

It's lightweight and easy to transport, and saves my knees. For a while I used knee pads, and while they protect my knees from impact they are it no easier to get up from the floor where I've squatted or kneeled or sat cross legged. Sitting on the low stool both protects my knees and also makes it a lot easier to get up.

 

[hollydolly]

Ruth I have a similar strategy for the organize projects I need to do for clients that involve low places, like lower shelves in the kitchen or the like. I carry a folding stool in my kit (my kit is a large tote bag that holds everything....labelmazer, tape, zip ties, markers, glue, tape measure, basic tools...a bunch of stuff to make my job easier.)

It's lightweight and easy to transport, and saves my knees. For a while I used knee pads, and while they protect my knees from impact they are it no easier to get up from the floor where I've squatted or kneeled or sat cross legged. Sitting on the low stool both protects my knees and also makes it a lot easier to get up.
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I have 3 of those around the house.....

I like Ruth's Garden kneeler tho'...because I have a displaced kneecap, it's difficult for me to haul myself up, so those handles would be just what I need

 

[Tommy]

I love to garden but I can't kneel down without support getting up. This little kneeling bench is perfect for me. I can turn it over and with another soft cushion on top I can kneel down and get up any place with the help of the side pieces. Turned right side up I can sit on it. I drag this thing all over my yard. I've even used it in the house to scrub tile etc. Very sturdy and I've had it for years.View attachment 65981

My wife has one of those and uses it a lot for gardening. It now only works well, but collapses flat to hang on the garage wall when not in use.