[BlindTlk] Using a walker?

[Jude DaShiell]

I've used walkers in the past.  Usually using a white cane with them is
impractical since humans don't come with three hands.  What may work
better for someone with balance issues is a flying suit that has enough
helium inside it to get to neutral buoyancy.  I don't know if this can
help, but upwalker.com has walkers that are supposed to have a different
design and since I've never used one of these I don't know if a hand is
freed up to use a white cane.  For people with balance issues and I have a
few myself walkers and crutches are considered unsafe and those people get
a sled or wheelchair for their own safety.


On Fri, 11 Feb 2022, sonshines59 via BlindTlk wrote:

> Hi, All,
>
>   I'm asking for assistance for a friend of mine who is looking for a foldable, lightweight walker she can use, at the same time using her white cane, if possible. She has developed balance problems, has brittle bones and concerned about falling.
>
> She would like something that is portable and lightweight. Balance is her only issue.
>
> Is anyone out there using a wabbker with a white cane who can give advise for me to pass on?
>
> Thanks, as always.
>
>
> judy
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
> Sent From The HIMS U2 Mini
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>
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