During a recent evening out, I found myself seated beside an interesting older gentleman. Lively banter and laughter flowed easily.

During the course of the evening, he turned the conversation to his extreme discomfort and impatience when he finds himself among people crowding the way with wheelchairs, walkers and canes.

He seemed like a very nice man and I'm certain that he meant no harm. I made a quick joke of the fact that perhaps he hadn't noticed my cane when I took my place, and I held it...