Mobility Devices, Canes, & Walking Aids:  Older Adult Perspectives

Explorer Kai tells the group why the Volaris rollator-type walker attracted his attention, and why he chose the Volaris brand to meet his needs.

A circle member presents a helpful summary of his gleanings from his research for an ambulation assistive device. The group gained insights into the differences between a walker and a rollator, and many more useful tips for choosing, including:

Peripheral neuropathy, which is common, can cause difficulties walking and gait impairments. Explorer Lyle speculates "there should be a gadget for that" and the explorers brainstorm.

Explorer Judy reports that getting out of the bathtub is becoming problematic for her.

These explorers talk about peripheral neuropathy, and gait improvement ideas, and they comment on their personal experiences with the condition.

Explorer Kai needs the support of a cane (or a shopping cart in the grocery store) while walking.

Eskaton Village Explorers familiarize themselves with several inventions for making entering and leaving a car easier and more comfortable.

SF Village Explorers explore a set of devices to help enter or exit an automobile.

EVC Explorers are introduced to the Car Cane, and discuss its features as they pass it around.

Explorer Philip, an avid walker all his life, reports to the group that he is now experiencing problems with 'things wearing out' that he had never anticipated. He shares his solutions.

Explorer Bob demonstrates the way his cane quickly turns into a seat for a respite.