He is very unsteady. He relies on the grocery cart to walk. After a while he becomes very weak and we have to hold him up so he doesn’t fall. We go shopping 2 days a week. He is very stubborn. Seems like he can’t accept the fact that he doesn’t walk well anymore. We are supposed to go shopping tomorrow. I am already stressing out.
The other option is to shop online and have items delivered to him. He can sit with you next to the computer or device to help you pick out his items..
Outings are on caregivers terms .
There comes a time when someone needs to admit they are not independent
Propping up a false independence is a bad idea .
In this man’s case a transport wheelchair is safest for him and his caregivers , if the caregivers are willing to take him out. If the man is offered a wheelchair and refuses then he doesn’t go in the store . Period .