The mobility crisis
The electric carts at stores seem to be running overtime these days. That is probably to be expected with the “graying” of the population fueled by the burgeoning of the boomers. However the disturbing part is usually the carts seem to be occupied by folks far younger than boomers. Folks that seem to be retired competition eating champions, if you get my drift. My 86 year-old mother steadfastly refuses to use one, preferring to use a conventional shopping cart and her cane for support. She says... Sign in to see full entry.