How do I deal with mobility issues outside?

mhindujadheerajsudan
mhindujadheerajsudan Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 30 in Everyday life

Hi Everyone, I'm Meenu and my husband Dheeraj , run a business. I’ve been struggling with mobility issues when I’m outside, and it’s starting to make everyday things quite difficult. I was wondering how others here manage when they’re out and about? Do you have any tips please share with me

Regards

Meenu and Dheeraj

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  • MCMikey
    MCMikey Online Community Member Posts: 64 Empowering

    Hi. I think it's difficult to give advice because we don't know much about your circumstances. Mobility issues could be because of, arthritic knees/hips, spinal problems, balance problems, other issues or a combination of factors. Whether you can take public transport, rely on a car, need assistance and what mobility aids you currently use.

    If people ask about my circumstances, I think about it in terms of what barriers I have inside the house or getting out.

  • Littlefatfriend
    Littlefatfriend Online Community Member Posts: 439 Trailblazing

    Hi Meenu, welcome.

    Small thing, here we're supposed to use anonymous usernames and avoid sharing information which could be used to identify ourselves. That's their rules and I agree that makes sense. Just a hint.

    Your question about mobility is similar to "how long is a piece of string". There are countless different issues people have with mobility. My most recent wheelchair cost me £3,800 and it's a work of art, perfect for my needs. But it's crucially different to the wheelchairs I used before my leg was amputated, and it's unlikely to be suitable for you.

    I suggest you consider a more anonymous username and then perhaps provide a little more detail at least about which aspects of outdoor mobility you intend. Kerbs? Snow tyres? Hills? Cobbles? Potholes? Getting into vehicles?

    That may help.

    Good luck

    😺

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