kicker, that seems smart to me--acquiring a wheelchair, walker, and Canadian crutches before the need arises.

I have a walker that I've had for 30 years. I hardly ever use it, and if I do use it, it's to help me to get up out of bed when I'm too weak. It's very handy and when I need it, I need it now.

There have been a couple of times when one leg just wouldn't work. That walker was very helpful.