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Good morning - @artist01 gives us a very good reminder - walking aids and medical appliances need to be chosen and fitted for each individual. This is best done by someone with the proper training - like in a medical supply store.
If you have one of those insurances that gets an Rx for one from your doc and just sends it to you, make sure you get a PT appointment for a proper fitting and lessons on safe use, especially going up and down curbs, stairs, etc on your own!
Sue
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@artist01 and @sueinmn Thanks both of you for this good advice. I did a google search to find a medical supply company near me and will visit them to test drive different models of walkers and have them adjust whatever I get to fit me. I'm so grateful to have the collective wisdom and experiences of so many people on Mayo Connect to tap into. They say it takes a village to raise a child; I think it takes a village to help older people navigate getting older. Thanks again! Nancy
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@sueinmn Hi Sue. Thanks very much for reinforcing my message regarding walkers! ❤