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I do hear a lot about the Acorn stair lifts. That does sound like a great move.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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I understand about Jim, I would try to use the stairs yourself as much as possible. I am going to count how many times I go upstairs during a day. I think you chose a good company. I wish the shares would go up so I could buy an indoor helicopter.🌺
posted by
C_C_T
on February 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Re: OK, Kabu, My Report on my self-trial.....
And that is enough for a couple pf days I am thinking dear Taps. Maybe twice a week would be enough of that long walk; otherwise along the hall up and back each day should be enough. Remember all exercise is good but too much can be way too much.
posted by
Kabu
on February 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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OK, Kabu, My Report on my self-trial.....
I rode the elevator down from the third floor to the first floor and picked up my mail. Then I walked the long hall down to the end where the fire stairs are and, with the help of the banister, I made it up one flight of stairs (16 stairs) and knowing I would not make it another flight, I walked the long hall down to the other end where the elevator is. Then I had to walk the long hall down to my door. I just about wore myself out. I need to do that every day I think, but will I? Probably not. Now I'm going to bed for a long nap.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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I only have about 5 steps down from the front porch, and seven on the back. I have to hang onto the rail and pull myself up, but I feel the exercise is good for me. There's a set of stairs - maybe a dozen - leading to the basement, but I never go down there unless there is someone else in the house, in case I can't make it back up. Nothing I need down there any longer. One room down there used to be my arts & crafts space, but that was then. It makes me very happy that you're soon going to have a stairlift installed, and I've heard good things about Acorn...
posted by
Pat_B
on February 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Kabu.....
I'm so glad you are doing this. Since I have been using elevator to come and go since last June, I'm not even certain I can still walk upstairs. I need to try it out. I think I shall take the elevator down (I'm on the third floor) and see how far I can walk back up). Might as well do that today as the ice is keeping me in anyway. I need to go down to check my mailbox anyway. I'll let you know how I do.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Good Afternoon
Kabu, I'm glad you decided to get the stairlift. It should really help Jim and you. I hope you are staying warm. It's very cold here.
posted by
Goldiec
on February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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