Walk. You won't regret it.

Go for a walk. Every day. Without fail. That’s my recommendation. For everyone. But especially for beleaguered Alzheimer care-givers. As for the length. The longer, the better. But one doesn’t have to break speed records. Just go. Outdoors. Breathe in the fresh air. Walking was my salvation. When caring for dear sweet Jeanne. All those years. Half of the time, I was pushing Jeanne. In a custom-made wheelchair. Didn’t matter. If it was winter. In Minnesota.  We proceeded. With Jeanne wrapped in a thermal sleeping bag. Occasionally. We were reported. To the police.  By people who thought Jeanne shouldn’t be out in inclement weather. Nonsense. Jeanne always enjoyed the outdoors.  And even the frigid fresh air. Made her smile.  The secret. Dress properly. And one will survive a Minnesota winter. I’m hooked. Addicted. To walking. To fresh air.  You can get hooked, too. Take a break. Walk, walk and walk some more. You won’t regret it. --Jim Broede