Do you use a walker with a seat (also known as a Rollator or 4-wheeled walker)? Does your driveway have a slope you have to go down or up using a walker? This is a useful technique that I have taught many people who need to be able to get up and down a slope using their walker.
Slopes can be very scary and dangerous. It's always best to have someone with you when navigating slopes, even of the smallest height.
Some Keys to Remember:
1. Watch out for slick or slippery areas.
2. _Determine if the slope is appropriate to walk down or is it too steep and unsafe to do so_.
2. Take your time slowly going down from side to side.
3. Use the brakes as you are walking down.
4. Don't let the rollator get too far out in front of you.
5. Stop while turning slowly.
6. When going up a slope, it can usually be taken head on depending on the how steep it is.
7. When going up a slope, go slow, take small steps, and keep the walker close.
8. If it's too steep to navigate, sometimes mail delivery and paper delivery can be brought to the door if asked.
9. Don't sit on your walker on a slope!
I hope this helps!
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5 июн 2023
