I have returned to say how, those suffering with other's inconsideration is not only unbearable, but then, getting no support or resolve from those in charge of a building who could do something, but do not. It is HELL. I would like to see those in charge have to spend ONE night listening to endless disruption (besides the reverberating sounds from stomping), being unable to get away from, to see how they would survive. I recall early on with this current ass and trying to discuss the hard-walking with management...being told "We can't do anything about walking". 😒 Sure, THEY are not having their lives altered this way, so they can just assume that one complaining is overreacting and the claim is overlooked. Dear God, there is such a difference in having to hear this, when NORMAL walking is not heard. Believe me, having had other tenants above in that unit, I can tell you it is not due to construction in this instance. Some walk forcefully on their HEELS, creating thudding reverberation. Those not having to experience this should have to find out for themselves. (Once, my manager having worked in a downstairs unit, told me how the tenant living above THAT unit "walked REALLY HARD". I said, "Now you know what I have been going through".., (yet nothing is done... not being witnessed as it should). 😟 Also, I have imagined there being a way for one's walk to be tested (unbeknownst to them), prior to allowing an applicant to live above another... though I realize being unrealistically possible. There is so much else, besides. The manager here asking a prospective tenant if they "are quiet" is pretty laughable. 😏 From what I have read online, some managers and owners do not allow disruptive behavior. Why can't this be standard? Anyway, I have lived in older buildings all my adult life, some built in the '50's, '60's, this one built in 1977. Having lived on the first floor, I never had experienced such inconsideration from tenants until my later years, coming down to a few uncaring, thoughtless individuals. I have heard that buildings built in later years can be worse than older-constructed buildings, such as some newer high-rises with wooden flooring, constructed quickly. Also, it being about the disrespectful personality involved, yet if one has enough income, etc., they are allowed in. 🫤 I feel this situation needs to be fully considered and addressed more appropriately so that considerate renters can stop suffering, (yet with all the housing issues, it seems attention is not going to be given to this this....again, about $ taking precedence). ((sigh))

Just a thought. When my mom's resisted a suggestion from me, I find she is much more receptive if the same suggestion comes from a healthcare professional. On top of that, there is a wide range of walker styles, and they should be adjusted for the individual's height and needs. I would really hesitate to just pick one up for him, without getting the right advice from someone who knows how to fit them. In your shoes, I'd try to have him schedule a dr's appt. while I was visiting, and I'd accompany him (giving the dr. a call ahead of time to voice my concerns). That way, if the dr. prescribes a walker, your father may be more inclined to use it. You can talk to the dr. about what's right for your dad's specific needs. Then, you really should take your father to a good medical supply store, so he can try different styles, and so they can properly fit the one he buys to his height. And they should instruct him on using it properly. Truly, the medical supply store staff is one of the best sources of info, I find. I go to a really good one in my area where they're always willing to answer all your questions. Don't know about the insurance situation for your father--but for my mom, having the dr's prescription meant that her insurance picked up the cost of her walker. So that's another thing you might want to look into. Know what you're going through. My mom never wants to accept any changes at all--but once we finally cajole (or insist, as the case may be--LOL) her into them, she usually is happy with things that make her life easier. Good luck.

Here's a great article and beautiful pictures of Walker Zanger Contessa and Tesoro tiles installed in a kitchen. I haven't found any decent articles and pictures of the Firenze collection yet. Will post when I do. Here is a link that might be useful: All That Glitters - Walker Zanger Tiles

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