Try: Encouraging loved ones to safely walk around the home or in a facility with maximal independence is always a big concern for caregivers walkers benefit those needing more help with balance and walking than you can get with crutches or a cane types of walkers a pickup style standard walker with four solid prongs on the bottom without wheels will give you the most stability quad canes offer less support then walkers but still useful for small problems with balance or instability while straight canes offer less help rollators are a newer innovative deluxe style walker with wheels and include a seat and brake system compact lightweight rollators are cost-effective at less then 100 and very practical for safe ambulation assistance with a bonus seat for resting use a walker pouch basket or tray to help you carry things around for added convenience remember to remove scatter rugs electrical cords and any other obstacles in walking pathways that may cause falls information references "money and time saving strategies for caregivers – part iii" by clare absher available at www carepathways com
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Keywords: Walkers mobility independence
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