Hips, Strokes and Discs: Scary Tales from the Past!
They sound like horror stories. But reading them gives you a shiver of relief. Realise just how lucky this generation of older people are. Phew!
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Stepping Down Harder at 70+? Why?
Feeling stupid on a step… At 81 I look back at all those old ladies with dodgy knees, who were sent into our Physiotherapy department and I cringe. ‘It’s alright going up, but coming down is the problem.’ was a common complaint. If you are over 70 you may already be saying it yourself. Young JW…
Recognising Ego Collapse: Rehabilitation in Old Age.
I mean collapsed ! A shattered weeping old lady, angry, furious with herself, confidence gone, feeling silly, stupid, refusing help, whilst her ego dissolved.