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They can see what moms strengths and weakness's are. They can fit her for one that is the correct height for her and better yet teach her how to properly use a walker.
Personal opinion and this is just from observation I think every person that I have seen use a walker uses it incorrectly.
The tendency is to lean over the walker, the handle being lower than it should be. And the walker is pushed way out in front of the person using it so they are in a sense "chasing" it.
I have seen ads for the Upright Walkers and they seem to make so much more sense to me. But again that is my opinion and it would be great to get input from someone that has used one or a Physical Therapist .
Good luck finding the right fit for your mom.
This way she will be properly fitted and taught to use the correct type of walker for her . I see so many elderly use walkers incorrectly .
As you mentioned outside, that can be tricky on uneven terrain and sometimes a transport wheelchair is recommended. At times like doctor appointments, going to the cemetery, outdoor parties.
Aunts therapist would take her for walks, getting in and out of the car, getting up and down from seating, the bathtub etc.
As Alva mentioned, therapy can help her with balance. DH aunt had a therapist who helped her with all of that and more. The first time I asked the therapist about a walker he thought she should stay with her cane, that she was safer with it. He suggested different shoes and diff kitchen chairs. She did use the aluminum frame walker and later a rollator but neither for long.
She is completely bed bound now but that is due to the dementia. She had the home occupational and physical therapy for years and it kept her going. Her neurologist wanted her to have it.
My mom fell with the rollator and went back to her frame walker. Her therapist advised her not to go out w/o help as her lawn was too uneven.
An Up Walker Lite and good fitted shoes by SAS. I recommend the Mary Jane style.
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