Sometimes we choose a midlife shakeup— we learn to scuba dive or become a yoga instructor; we take a long-overdue trip, or lace up our hiking boots and tackle a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. But sometimes, a midlife shakeup chooses us—our doctor tells us we need a knee or shoulder replaced, and we find ourselves recovering from a non-elective surgical procedure. Both are challenges to be sure, but while the first expands our horizons, the second, if left unchecked, has the potential to keep us from living the active and engaged life we all desire.
So what happens if we find ourselves in a rehabilitation center or at home after knee, hip or shoulder replacement surgery? What happens when chronic arthritis or illness makes movement difficult?
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Well, we are not alone, and we all have options. With today’s technological advancements, researchers and manufacturers have developed products that can help us overcome the physical challenges of aging. With a doctor’s recommendation, Medicare as well as many private insurance companies will even help us pay for the care and equipment that will get us back on our feet.
Your Midlife Shakeup
So if we find ourselves dealing with a midlife shakeup that has limited our mobility, it’s time to seek the help we need. With proper therapy, the right rehabilitation equipment, and a little determination, we can get moving and regain control of our lives. And most importantly, once we get past the midlife shakeup we didn’t choose, we can move on to live the one we’ve been dreaming about— the one that kept us on track and helped power our successful recovery. Your midlife shakeup might be just what you need to propel you to a new, healthier version of yourself.
By Kelly Hassett, MedCOR Professionals