Don’t do it..

[Scrumpy]

As I have gotten older I tell myself ..
Do not hold on to the banister while climbing the stairs..
Don't shuffle your feet.. Walk upright.. Don't grunt ..
I make myself put my socks/ shoes on without sitting down.. Put trousers and knickers on without  holding on ..
I'm not saying it comes easy.. Many a time I topple .. But I do try..

I know it is difficult for some and they are not able to do things that they might have done a while back..
But do others tell/make themselves to do stuff without relying on objects to help them out. ?

[Alex]

I just do which ever is easiest Scrumps ! 

[Raven]

My bust up leg put paid to me getting dressed standing up. I had to sit on the edge of the bed to get dressed, as it got easier I got faster and now I get dressed quickly. Not tried to do it standing again like I used to because I know my balance won't have it.

[klondike]

TBH I think it's better not to try if you feel at all unstable. By all means practice one foot standing when there is something close by to hold if it starts to go wrong. 

[muddy]

Don't walk too slowly  walk briskly if you can .

[Mups]

TBH I think it's better not to try if you feel at all unstable. By all means practice one foot standing when there is something close by to hold if it starts to go wrong.

They say you can practice one foot stands whilst brushing your teeth each day.  Then at least you can grab the wash basin if you feel wobbly. 

[Scrumpy]

Don't walk too slowly  walk briskly if you can .

I agree.. 

I am not telling people to do things that they can't..
What I was saying is to not give in (automatically)..  Don't use a stick/ chair simply by habit..

Raven... you have done really well.. 

[Scrumpy]

I put this thread up because it was a discussion on the radio..  The Motivator ( some guy who advises on exercise) was talking about how to keep moving without relying on chairs and tables.. and sticks.. 

[klondike]

Certainly having the muscle strength and balance good enough to stand on one leg is going to be a help in avoiding falls. I don't think there is a one size fits all plan though. What people can do varies a lot and continues to vary as the years go by.

[muddy]

I put this thread up because it was a discussion on the radio..  The Motivator ( some guy who advises on exercise) was talking about how to keep moving without relying on chairs and tables.. and sticks..

I bought Mr Motivater 's get fit video .
I watched it once while having coffee and bikkies