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How are others coping with the gradual loss of independence.

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Babs03 Fri 20-Dec-24 21:41:20

You may be losing your balance but you sound pretty independent minded to me, so though it matters about your physical loss of control you still have full control of what sounds like a strong and healthy mind.
That is what really matters as we get older.
And as grandMattie has said accept help, take measures to make your life easier, after all people can face a physical disability at any age, it isn’t just as us oldies.
Wishing you well with this 🌺🙏🏾

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grandMattie Fri 20-Dec-24 21:34:09

Sounds harsh but…. Accept every bit of help offered, use any aids offered, accept that you can’t always manage.
Swallow your pride.
Think of it like wearing glasses - if you can’t see, you get glasses, etc.

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Allalongagatha Fri 20-Dec-24 21:25:39

I have been quite unwell for the last 18 months. Thankfully with really good support from the NHS and my GP I have the right meds and feel quite well.

My illness has meant loss of balance and I now use a stick. One thing I love is riding upstairs on buses. It made me quite sad to think that won’t happen any more. Yesterday I went to do a bit of Christmas shopping. When I came out of the station I lost my balance and smacked my face on the pavement. Fortunately no real damage was done except for extensive bruising and cuts.

A passer by called the Ambulance Service and as I was sitting on the cold pavement I was insisting that I did not need one. I understand the amount of blood was alarming. I managed to speak to the service and convince them. I phoned DH who came and got me. This is the third time in 4 months that he has to scrape me up. So we agreed, no more going out without him.

I am so grateful for the health I do have, but losing my independence is a lot to cope with. I am sure this has happened to many of you . I admit the rapid onset of this has shocked me.

Any tips on how to cope

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