I've started taking a cane with me when I leave the apartment, just to help me stay steady and not fall. This old photo shows my great-grandson Jaxon (age 2 at that time) with his parents. Jaxon was showing us that he knew how a cane is to be used, though I'd say it was a bit large for him, wouldn't you? A friend of mine borrowed that wooden cane and hasn't given it back, though I have never seen her use it. So I've been using Donna's old cane instead.
All that musing, and I have still read only the first few lines of this book! I'm chastising myself: Go read, girl, and quite getting sidetracked.
Book Beginnings on Fridays.
3 comments:
Sounds like a very worthwhile book to read. I have used a cane but my balancing exercises from PT have helped a lot.
I can understand your desire for something to keep you steady when you walk. So many times I've averted falling by grabbing hold of something nearby just in time.
I am eager to hear what you think about this new book.
I use a walking tick when I am worried about the potential of a fall. It seems to open some doors that may not have been pen before. I bet a cane does the same thing.
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