\u200bUsing a walker the first few times is not an easy task. Your elderly family member might even find it so irritating that she tries to avoid using the walker. Avoiding the walker only makes using it more difficult.<\/p>\n
Her Walker Might Need Adjusting<\/strong><\/p>\n Walkers are a simple assistive device, but there\u2019s more to them than it appears at first. One of the surprising facts you\u2019ll encounter might be just how adjustable walkers are. There are brakes, wheels, tips, and other parts of the walker that can be added, removed, or adjusted. Then there\u2019s the height of the walker itself that can be raised or lowered. Ideally, the height of the walker should allow your senior to comfortably reach the handles. If you need help figuring out the right height for your senior\u2019s walker, talk to her doctor.<\/p>\n