[nfb-talk] walkers?

[d m gina]

yes you can use a cane and a walker at the same time, you are not going 
fast anyway, not the way you did with a cane and swell balance.
My husband did this, and did quite well. he would move the cane in 
front of him and then step with the walker.
Can you get a walker with a seat on it, this would help you even more.
Just a thought.

Original message:
> 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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