My parents installed a stair lift (ride the chair up the rails) today

[MissMillie]

And I knew it was coming.

But somehow I wasn't prepared to accept that the might need it.

My dad will be 84 in June. My mom just turned 81.

They are amazingly active for their age.

The fact that I acknowledge their activity makes it harder for me to deal with the chair lift.

[HeiressofBickworth]

1. The positive side:

they are taking care to reduce their risk of falling and injuring themselves (or worse). Does it relieve your mind to think of the safety issues?

[ProfessorGAC]

2. My Wife Looked Into One

With her stenosis and vertabral arthritis, steps are getting hard.

But, private insurance and medicare (her secondary due to disability) won't pay a dime as those are considered luxuries. Apparently it's a luxury to be able to live in one's own home.

[Skittles]

3. I see it as a good thing

they are able to admit their limitations, and take action to reduce their chances of falling