Age

Having celebrated a birthday I am conscious of age and getting older.

Both my parents are fit and active. Both are over 70. My mother walks 2 miles or more every day and looks after her well being. When we moved to Kent from Central London I noticed the increased use of the motorised scooters and powered wheelchairs noted in the photo. Canterbury and the surrounding towns have an elderly population.

I have seen users who are not disabled. They use them as powered transport for short trips in lieu of walking. I am not an expert but I am not sure this is a good. Keeping fit and active for as long as possible is a good for both mental and physical well being.

As noted I am not an expert and know too little about care for the elderly. I have an opinion and to quote Clint Eastwood opinions are like rear ends. Everyone has one.