Elderly Walking Devices

Elderly walking can be facilitated with various assistive devices such as an elderly walker, a three wheeled rollator, or four-wheel rollator model. These provide additional support to maintain balance or stability while walking. Various style canes are also available for additional support.

A walker can be described as a walking frame and is commonly used by people having problems with walking or with mild balance issues. It is also a good tool for those who are recuperating from leg or back injuries.

Modern Walkers are height adjustable and should be set at a comfortable to the user and at the same time allow the user to maintain a slight bend arm. This is necessary for proper blood circulation through the arms while using the walker.

There is a hemi-walker which is intended for use by persons whose dexterity is limited or non-existent in one hand or arm. It is about half the size of a traditional walker.

Walking Rollators

Walking rollators are also walking frames with wheels and adjustable height. They are usually equipped with a seat and sometimes with a rollator basket. They tend to be light-weight yet sturdier.

A particularly important part of a rollator is hand brakes mounted on the top of the frame that can be lifted or pushed downward to stop the rolaltor at once. The brakes can also be used in maneuvering, or turning, to achieve a tighter turning radius.

Type Of Walking Canes

White canes: Designed for assisting the visually impaired, these are longer and thinner and allow the user to "feel" the path ahead. They also serve to alert others, such as motorists, to know the user is blind and therefore use caution. Folding canes: these have several joints, allowing them to be folded into a shorter, compact walking cane length when not in use.

Quad canes or walking quad canes: have four legs at the bottom, they can stand freely, and offer a more stable base for standing.

Tripod canes: open in tripod form. Often available with an attached seat. These are sometimes referred to as walking cane chair.

These are some of the more commonly used assistive walking aids. When it comes to elderly walking devices, it is advisable to consult with your medical provider to determine which devices or elderly products will best suit your particular condition.

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