Editor's note: Ms. Castelijn writes in response to Government should help seniors battle inflation.
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In regards to medical help, two years ago I broke my shoulder and it grew back together, but it didn't match up leaving me in a lot of discomfort and pain and not being able to use my arm anymore.
I saw an orthopedic surgeon to have a shoulder replacement. A year ago, I had a possible stroke, leaving me handicapped and dependent on a wheelchair and care by my husband.
Because I cannot walk by myself and being mobile this specialist will not do a shoulder replacement because of me being a risk for falling again.
So, I either leave it and accept his decision to try another orthopedic surgeon in Canada or take a loan out and travel to the States. I understand his opinion. But what happened to other people who are handicapped and fall and break a part of the body?
I am 74 years of age and was an active person. Now, I stay handicapped, dependant, with the risk of respite care, losing my independence, and all this, because I don't get a chance to get better to become active again.
I had to get it off my chest. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Maria Castelijn
Calvin Township
