Creepy-Weird Question of the Day

[JackieOnLine]

the wheels are starting to fall off the bus (busses) and that’s just “the circle of life.” We laugh about it more than cry, but we ARE aware of increasing limitations.

whatever works for you!

 

[Spiky Bugger]

To help fight back against limitations, I'd recommend considering some anti-fatigue mats in front of the kitchen counters. They really do reduce back strain and help keep folks comfortable longer when standing. The one caveat is that they may pose a trip hazard. I bought mine after standing in a long Christmas Eve line at a Williams Sonoma. My back was hurting and when I reached the "Wellness Mat" they had by the register area, it provided instantaneous, significant relief. I spent a small fortune on the model on which I was standing, but there are plenty of alternate providers on Amazon. For a similar reason, I love and highly recommend Orthofeet shoes. Wishing you the best!

We had one of those expensive mats…I wonder why I don’t have it now. Hmmm. Off to Sonoma!


ETA:
The trip hazard is a constant concern when dealing with osteoporosis. But those anti-fatigue mats are great! Maybe I could do the whole house in walk-to-wall mats!

As much as I like the POTENTIAL my hardwood floors have to look good (they need refinishing and that’s a HUGE Hassle)…on cold days, I keep wondering if some not-too-thick wall-to-wall carpet with really good padding wouldn’t be better for ankles, knees, backs and the heating bill! And maybe even the cooling…we’re on a raised foundation, so if under-the-house air is sneaking up via the floors, it’s warmer air rising in the summer.

 

[JackieOnLine]

As much as I like the POTENTIAL my hardwood floors have to look good (they need refinishing and that’s a HUGE Hassle)…on cold days, I keep wondering if some not-too-thick wall-to-wall carpet with really good padding wouldn’t be better for ankles, knees, backs and the heating bill! And maybe even the cooling

I heard that. I LOVE the look of hardwood floors and I think carpet is disgusting if you have pets - after finding out my pomeranian was marking on my carpet for years before I found out.

I was mislead because he insisted on going outside to emtpy his bladder and didn't realize he was also marking in the house when I wasn't looking the little rat.

anyway, there is a lot wrong with carpet but as we age, well, priorites change.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

I heard that. I LOVE the look of hardwood floors and I think carpet is disgusting if you have pets - after finding out my pomeranian was marking on my carpet for years before I found out.

I was mislead because he insisted on going outside to emtpy his bladder and didn't realize he was also marking in the house when I wasn't looking the little rat.

anyway, there is a lot wrong with carpet but as we age, well, priorites change.

Agreed.

Especially if it involves physical effort of any kind.

 

[southernlady]

Carpet is easier if you fall but hell on allergies.

 

[MsVee]

Most of my life I have been unsuccessful on “un-fun” diets hence my DS.