[nfb-talk] walkers?

[Chris Westbrook]

haha that is a misspelling, it is supposed to be rolling walker meaning a walker with wheels.  I like to make up new words from time to time.
On Dec 22, 2011, at 9:47 PM, Marsha Drenth wrote:

> 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
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> 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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