My use of a power chair was a simple matter of being practical. When I became eligible for a chair under Medicare, I applied for one. At the time my mobility was only a little bit compromised, but I did have to opt out of any activity that required standing and/or walking for any length of time. I wanted to “hope for the best and prepare for the worst,” and I wanted to be proactive. As time went on, I needed to use it more and more, which was upsetting, but I think that the grim facts were softened because I already had solutions in place. It made me feel in control, if that makes any sense.

Since I started taking LDN, I have not needed to use my power chair, but I would in a second if it meant that I could participate in an activity that I would otherwise have to pass up.