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Out and about
Explore your local area with ease with the help of these products and processes. Enjoy getting out and about with the simple suggestions below.
How independent are you out and about?
Start by asking these questions:
- Could you do your shopping by phone or online and have it delivered to you?
- Do you try to sit less and move often throughout the day?
- How do you stand when loading and unloading the car with shopping? Can you stand front-on and hold items close to your chest? Do you bend your knees when lifting?
- Do you keep your keys, wallet, and bag in the same place at home so that you always know where they are? If not, could you assign a spot by the door with a basket to keep them all together?
Plan
Avoid shopping during peak hours so you won't have to wait as long, and the shops won't be as crowded. Shop in familiar stores to reduce walking and the time it takes to find what you’re looking for. Take reusable shopping bags with long straps, as they’re easier to carry over your shoulder.
Prepare
To continue doing the things you love, you must remain physically fit and flexible. Strength training improves your health and quality of life. You can find a simple at-home strengthening routine here.
