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Of course it keeps one going.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 15, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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Yes, I do.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 4, 2020 at 6:19 AM
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Oh yes, the answer is definitely "yes"-- a walker, a grabber, a footed cane, anything. I might stand close by just in case, but it is good to encourage doing for oneself. I must say I was very thankful for a walker a year or so ago when I fell and broke a couple of ribs. For a long time now it has been in storage just waiting for another time to come when it will be needed.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 3, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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Most definitely. I tried to help a disabled person reach for an item in a store and she waved me away; didn’t want me to help her.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on January 3, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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Big question today dear Bill. I believe we should always try to respect other people and their wishes. Sometimes their wishes aren't always in their best interest but we all need the chance to take risks. It;s one of thse ethical grey situationsfor me.
posted by
Kabu
on January 3, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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