Sometimes recovery is challenging enough on its own. Add an urgent digestive problem, a CRA review of your medical expenses and a Labrador with unfortunate timing around a skunk, and you have one very memorable week.
Category: Aging well
Hip Replacement Recovery, Weeks 3 & 4: Finding My Way Forward
Weeks three and four after my hip replacement brought less pain and swelling, but little change in the femoral nerve palsy. As I learned new ways to dress, move around the house and manage everyday tasks, small steps toward independence began to feel like real progress.
Hip Replacement Day
Hip replacement day started at 4 a.m. with careful preparations, an unexpected detour involving our Labrador, Piper, and a very early trip to the hospital. After months of waiting and planning, it was finally time for surgery.
Not the Way I Planned It
A personal reflection on arthritis, retirement, creativity, and discovering that some parts of ourselves were waiting for more room to grow.
From Reachers to Robotics: The Next Step in My Hip Replacement Journey
I thought I was simply going for another pre-operative test. By this point in my hip replacement journey, tests and appointments have become part of the landscape. X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, a fluoroscopy-guided hip injection, and now a 3D CT scan have all helped move the process along from “something hurts” to a clearer diagnosis and,… Continue reading From Reachers to Robotics: The Next Step in My Hip Replacement Journey
The Practical Side of AI
Artificial intelligence may sound futuristic, but its most useful side may be surprisingly practical. From talking plants and garden mapping to voice dictation, checklists, and plain-language explanations, AI could become a helpful tool for seniors managing everyday life.