[nfb-talk] walkers?

[Marsha Drenth]

Chris, 

Sorry to hear about your fracture. I don't have much experience using a
walker, although I know it can be done. As my mother, is at the LCB center,
uses a walker because of balance issues and issues due to her diabetes. She
has a walker with very big wheels, and that has a seat for resting purposes.
I have never heard of a ruling walker. I do believe that there is a list on
the NFBnet site for people who use walkers and wheelchairs. If you were
asking about a wheelchair I could help you there, as I have done this
several times sadly. 

Good Luck, feel better soon. 

Merry Christmas!
Marsha Drenth



-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Chris Westbrook
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:08 PM
To: NFB List
Subject: [nfb-talk] walkers?

I have unfortunately lost quite a bit of balance due to a stress fracture
and possibly other things, and when I was at physical therapy today my
therapist showed me and recommended I get a ruling walker.  I'm considering
it for around the house and longer distances possibly, but I am wondering if
I could really use one in an unfamiliar environment.  Clearly using a cane
with one would be out of the question because of holding on to the walker
with both hands, but is there a way of doing sighted guide or something with
one of them?  I suppose someone else could put their hand on the handle with
me and guide me that way.  Does anyone have any experience wit using a
walker?
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