Today it is September 8. It is a day dedicated to physiotherapy. As the caretaker of Aai, I know the importance of such para-medical help. A physio is indeed a very important person in the retinue of an elderly convalescent patient like Aai.
When one ages, the muscles weaken and the joints stiffen. As a result, there are numerous aches and (s)p(r)ains as the bodily posture suffers due to the inevitable process of aging. Aai-Papa, who chided us for slouching and a poor gait, themselves start shuffling and bending. A physio is a great help in such a scenario.
Physiotherapy indeed adds life to years. These micro-exercises, rooted partially in yoga like postures, make the frail old body of the elderly more elastic. So, if medicines by a geritriac specialist add years to the elderly lives, a para-medico like a physio makes that extended lease comfy.
Aai had a wonderful relationship with her physio. As Rasika was Aai's physio for some eight years, she was almost like family. Aai used to wait for the session every day. Both used to chat, gossip, exchange news happily. Physiotherapy was both a physical and psychological stress buster for Aai. We used to celebrate together Diwali, Aai's birthday and Rasika's. For each Diwali, Aai insisted on me getting some gift for Rasika, as on her birthday. I could consult her at any hour and she would come and help out regarding Aai's health issues. We supported each other in many a contexts. No wonder, I believe absolutely in the title of the blog today.
pratima@ appreciating alleviating Aai's aches
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