"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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On 2/1/2015 9:55 AM, (PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per micky:
How often do you go down these steps? Several times a day? Twice a
week?

At least a dozen times per day.


Me too. Wish we had a single level rather than the raised ranch we do
have. I had no problem until about 18 months ago when knees started to
go. Now I go down mostly leading with the right leg a step at a time. One
a good day, I can hold the railings and use the normal method.

My wife stays on one floor mostly, but that means I have to use them a bit
more Lower level is the family room, office, second bathroom, utility
area that has the freezer and a second fridge. Easy access to the
driveway and car using no steps.

Kitchen and bedrooms are on the upper level, as is a nice deck off the
kitchen. Worked great for 30 years but can be a PITA at times now.

Look on the bright side - you and your wife got a lot of exercise over the
years, keeping you in better shape.