Hi, my name is skyblue59!

skyblue59
skyblue59 Community Member Posts: 13 Connected
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Hi. My elderly husband is nearly 97 and can't lift his arms properly through 'wear and tear' firs said. He also has a lot of shoulder pain. He can walk with a frame or stick but is unsteady and a lot weaker. He does have other problems too. Just to say hi and a bit about my husband.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    Hi @skyblue59 welcome to the community!

    Sorry for what you are going through, watching a loved one become weaker is heartbreaking. 

    How are you feeling today? We are here for you :)
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  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    Hello and welcome
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  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Welcome to the community @skyblue59

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  • skyblue59
    skyblue59 Community Member Posts: 13 Connected
    Hi. Thank u for ur replies. He has had prostate trouble for 10 years but recently it spread to his bones. He's having treatment which seems to be working. Now He cant pass water and will have to have treatment for that. He self catheterises.  It's hard for him getting about and in and out or taxis. It's one thing after another.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    To improve his quality of life, if he is open to the idea, maybe a wheelchair? There are taxis which do accommodate for wheelchair users. You say he can walk with a frame or a stick so maybe s wheelchair could be used for longer distance and travel?
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  • cupcakemandy
    cupcakemandy Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    Hi stay strong

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  • skyblue59
    skyblue59 Community Member Posts: 13 Connected
    Thanks for ur idea Ami I will try that. And thank you Mandy. I will try.  I'm Linda by the way and I'm 59. So still just about fit enough to cope so far. Lol x aww what a lovely caring group.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    Nice to meet you Linda :)

    As much as you want to help your husband, you need support too! :)
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  • skyblue59
    skyblue59 Community Member Posts: 13 Connected
    You too Ami. Thank you. I do feel alone a lot in all this. So good to be here.x
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