Very true! Also hold onto the wheelchairs, bedside commodes, toilet risers, walkers, etc. I kept the ones Mom had, and have lent them out several times to friends who needed a temporary assist.

I once attended a large garden show with friends. Tim was getting on in years and had recently gotten through an injury, so I took Mom's walker/roller/seat. Tim started out saying he wasn't a cripple, so we used it as a shopping cart. But after several hours went by, he admitted that it was a relief to sit down.

Assistance when needed not only makes things easier, it helps to prevent further injury.

Sue