It's shiny red with an undertone of sparkles, black leather seat, front wheel drive--pretty and sleek. Sounds like you'd find it at a car show. No, it's right here in the family room. It's a Knee Wheeler...the latest in my search for the perfect one legged get-around.
I've tried the traditional walker: sturdy but slow going. The physical therapist wouldn't even TALK to me about crutches..."nope, they're for young people" quickly putting me in my proper place which must be at the front door of a nursing home! You heard about my wheel chair adventure on Tuesday. So today it was time to get the Knee Wheeler into action. You drive it like a scooter. Knee up on the benk, tap the right foot on the floor and glide. It's cute, it's fast, but it has it's disadvantages such as a wide turning radius. No three-point turns here. When I get into a tight space, I have to wiggle back and forth like I'm stuck on an icy spot in a car.
Sometimes I try to lift it and turn it around one-handed, but mostly I do my favorite move "Oh Glenn, I need you!" It's magic--make that call and he appears! Unfortunately, he's beginning to immerse himself into his role as a care taker. Note that he now is walking around wearing a stethescope and carrying a thermometer. If any of you come for a visit, beware! He may take a health history before letting you in.
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