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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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Good evening @stefspad......thanks for your information about that cute little Rollator. I will check that out as a second piece of balance hardware.
Chris
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And I should mention how light it is, easy to pick up and stow in my car.
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Hello, Chris, @stefspad, @shamrock5jeg, and all. I have a couple of thoughts to share....
The rolling cane can be dangerous and get away from you fairly easily if you have a balance problem. I don't think I'd feel safe with that type of cane. I've never tried a 3 wheeled walker, rollater. I have a 4 wheeler and love it. I don't recommend, personally, a walker you pick up at all. It can be tricky....I go back and forth a lot re conditioning and actually find picking up a walker is cumbersome, painful for my back/shoulders/hands/wrists...everything almost.
The rollater w/4 wheels is fantastic for me. Easy to manipulate. Locks for safety. Rolls easily. turns well. I have a couple, with seats and baskets under the seats and bags on the back. convenient little buggers, they are.
The hurrycane doesn't stand well, so the standing feature may be a pain. Not as advertised. I don't find it important, as it will hang on your arm or on a doorknob or desk or whatever. That's not an important feature. I do like the folding aspect, as there are times it's good to have a cane if you need it. For example, it will fit in the walker basket, so when I want to leave the walker and need the cane for balance or support, it's available. Do be aware it has closed by itself on occasion if I lean on it a certain way, to the side. That's not good. Just be aware you need to use it straight up.
It's also good to keep a 2nd cane in the car so you always have one available, if you get in w/o it or leave it in the store or church or whatever. I started keeping one in the car, folded up in the pocket with a folded umbrella. Just in case. It's wonderful on uneven ground or driveway or sidewalk. But, also be aware of the feet....I stubbled because I didn't have the cane far enough away from my feet and it can trip you. You need to practice a bit and just keep it in front and to the side. I don't have the same issue with regular canes.
That's it. Love the purple myself.
enjoy with blessing and good health
elizabeth