does anyone have a recommendation for an upright walker for someone with Parkinson's?
walkers: does anyone have a recommendation... - Cure Parkinson's
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Yes! Learn to stand erect and CONCENTRATE HARD ON THE WALKING MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSLY MOVING EACH LEG, ON AT A TIME and keep on walking CONSCIOUSLY. I have had Pd for over 25 years and at the age of 88 I am still walking and have taken no PD medication since 1994!
I bought a treadmill with support bars either side and have found it beneficial+ you can vary the speed to what suits you best
Yes, the u‐step. It is expensive but I think that medicare will cover a portion of it.
I just got one u-step ii. it is expensive but good. they give 2 week return period. medicare might cover $400. it would cost $300
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don't own one but seen people with this walker - keeps a person upright as they don't need to bend -
I love my USTEP II, it was ordered by my neurologist, luckily it was covered by Medicare and my insurance. It's got 7 wheels, so it can turn well even in a doorway. It also has a seat. Good luck!
I have the u step walker too, awesome! Some of the models have a built in laser light for those frozen gait moments, unfortunately the one I have does not but my husband, who is a master handyman, bought a laser level for less than $30 and attached it to the walker and it works great. I was able to acquire my u step for free through the Parkinson’s association where I live, and they work with a medical supply store who gives people free items. The u step is specifically designed for those patients with neurological problems and is considered the Rolls Royce of walkers for pd.
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thanks for your reply. Can you give me more information on how the Parkinson’s Association got it for you for free.
my local Parkinson’s Association has a relationship with a medical supply store in my town and they refer people to the store to get free walkers etc.