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Mike just a suggestion with a couple of things that helped my PWP with weak limbs. Geo is 75, has a multitude of medical problems, however he has managed through determination and hard work to come out of problems that had him unable to stand even with assistance. Now the suggestions.Even when Geo can barely get around the house he forces himself to get out in the yard and SLOWLY deadhead the roses, water the tubs and pots of plants in both front and back yard. Sometimes he has to come in and rest several times before he competes the tasks. On the rare days that he does not do this I know these are really bad days. When he feels his balance and stamina beginning to go backward again he has our Dr write him another prescription for physical therapy. After a couple of weeks of intense PT he manages to stabalize again. When I spoke of Geo taking care of the plant tubs and pots and deadheading the roses, I am referring to a very small area in the front yard and not much more in the back. I am just trying to convey that pushing himself to his limit has allowed him to still be able to take care of himself. We are thankful everyday that though his eyes are failing(one is blind) his body is bent, he doesn't enjoy eating near as much as he use to, his steps become more unsteady and very slow. He says every day and means it. "It could be worse" All I am trying to say to you Mike is try to fight the good fight and like Don tells all of us. NEVER GIVE UP. Hope this PEP talk doesn't sound to preachy. Hugs Juanita CG for George 75/71/64 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn