Turning With a Walker: Questions for Individual Training

Turning With a Walker

Turning with a walker should follow the method taught for your exact device, restrictions and assistance needs. A general small-step sequence cannot establish that a turn is suitable for everyone. Written from a family caregiver perspective. The operator cares for an older mother with rheumatic, spinal and knee problems and is not a medical professional. … Read more

Parking Lots With a Walker: Access and Assistance

parking lot safety with a walker

Plan the route before the outing. Arrange another entrance, pickup or delivery if the route is uncertain; do not practice a generic pivot sequence. Written from a family caregiver perspective. The operator supports an older mother with rheumatic, spinal and knee problems and is not a medical professional. No independent clinical review is claimed. Solve … Read more