Hi Sally,

The kind of walker I'm talking about is the one that everyone seems to refer to 
as a 'rollator'.  It has the wheels and a seat and also a little wire basket 
(at least mine does).  It is just do darn handy.  I am just not able to 
manoeuver in many people or on my own for too long with just the cane.  I stop 
and put my hand on things all the time.  I was asked one time by the fellow at 
the hospital who was fitting me for wheelchair (which I don't need now - except 
occasionally) if I was walking like 'Spiderwoman' at home.  I was.  He was just 
teasing but it was an apt description.  Maybe you should consider a new walker 
with wheels and seat etc for those 'not so good days'.
 Hawaii, is that where you live?  Never been there but I'm sure the plants in 
your garden are very lush compared to what we can grow here in dry Calgary.

Heather in Calgary 

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          Hi Heather,

              I got rid of my walker as I haven't used it in so long (and it 
didn't have a seat anyway).  At times I've been so much better, I didn't even 
need the cane.  But recently (again!) I feel like I've regressed!  I even 
thought about it (the old walker) in the back yard today, when I went out to 
check my plants!  And you do make a good point - about being able to look up 
and talk to people!  As it is (unless it's a really good day) I'll stop and 
maybe even put my hand on something to be sure I'm stable, before I look up and 
answer, if someone talks to me while I'm walking.

              Sally in Hawaii
              64, TM for 2 yrs
             

       



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