tri wheel walker!

janjankay58

I have been told by ocupation therapist that i need a tri wheeled walker. At the moment i only go out with a walking stick and holding onto my husband she said it was bad to be holding onto my husband as i fall quite frequently and could bring him down with me which isn't good! So she has ordered me one my problem is that i am 54 and always thought a walker was for people a lot older than me are there other people my age who use walkers and benifit from them!

Thanks Jan

stickywicket

They're for anyone who needs them, Jan. Arthritis doesn't discriminate between age groups so why should we discriminate with the things that help?

Hanging on to your husband will be good for neither of you so do let the 'walker' or 'rollator' take the strain. If properly 'measured' for one, so that it is at the correct height for you, you will be walking in a far more natural way and putting less pressure on your joints.

Age has nothing to do with it. I've seen small children using them with great success. Go for it!

barbara12

Jan ...its what ever helps..we went on hols recently to Wales, and the amount of young people with them was amazing....and they were using them properly and not bent over at the shoulders.
If it means you wont be falling that is good in it self, and it will take some of the pressure off your legs .

dreamdaisy

I'm 53 and have a four-wheeled walker (aquired aged 52 and 9 months) mainly because it has a seat and I can rest whenever I need. It's been an absolute boon as I can now queue again so M&S's profits will rise. Holding onto someone else is not really a good idea, it's not fair on them or you. I hope the walker helps, I can't do without mine. DD

julie47

Hi Jan
I bought mine nearly 8 years ago after an amputation of my leg to help me around the house (when I had got the new leg of course ) but have never really been able to use it out doors, only to visit family as I got out of the car as my mobility has not been good for a long time. I am in a chair or scooter all the time. (I am 49)
They are great and do give you confidence. Just make sure that the height is right and that you are not stooping like a lot of the old people I see.
I had to tell my MIL to hire hers and she did thank me for the advice.

Take care
Love Juliepf x

julie47

(jan I meant Higher as in height not hire)

xx

suzygirl

I am 40, I was told I needed one 5 years ago and I refused. :oops: Finally last year I gave in and accepted one. Although I wish it had a seat, otherwise it has been a real bonus.

I think whatever age you acquire one, it is tough. I had a friend help me jazz it up. It is pink and sparkly now. Sometimes I worry it looks silly,other days I don't care. If I have to have one, why be boring?

hileena111

Hi Jan
I have a 4 wheel one and what a fight I had with myself before getting it.
But its been the best thing I ever did.
Go for it

Love
Hileena

janjankay58

Thanks everyone i am just going to go for it! I like the idea of jazzing it up
i'll have to have a think. but thanks again for everyones support now i know it will help me to get out more.

jan xx

stickywicket

Go fot it! Yes, you'll feel you stick out like a sore thumb at first but, in reality, no-one will notice as they'll all be wrapped up in their own concerns. It will make life much easier for you and maybe open up new horizons.