[BlindTlk] Using a walker?

[Justin Williams]

I have actually seen folks use a one handed walker, or crutch or some such
with a cane in the othe rhand.

I've used a one handed crutch with a cane in the other hand.
The walker in two hands can sort of double as a cane.

The average walker I've seen does take two hands.

Justin


-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via BlindTlk
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 7:45 PM
To: sonshines59 via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Using a walker?

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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