Until recently, strolling along Ambleside and watching the people and dogs on a sunny day was a highlight. Now, that stroll just seems too long, and there aren't enough places to sit and rest.
"We have a lot of people asking us about using a walker or a scooter, especially when Spring brings these beautiful days" says Janet Moore, SelfCare's North Shore Manager.
"Many people don't realize the freedom they can regain with a walker or scooter."
Walkers help provide balance to prevent falling and are energy savers. Often, people with walkers will walk more since they have the confidence they can sit on their walker seat whenever they need a rest.
"Usually in partnership with a health care professional like an occupational therapist, SelfCare helps you select the walker that best meets your needs. We take into consideration whether the walker is for your home or outside or both, how mobile you are and weight of the walker if you are lifting it into your car" explains Renee Huff, Seating and Mobility Sales Consultant.
"Walkers range from a basic frame with no wheels to lightweight models with 4 wheels, a seat, basket and braking system." SelfCare carries the full line of walkers in many styles and colours to ensure the right fit.
A walker no longer is a sign of old age. A 98 year old lady came into SelfCare with her daughter and said, "I will buy a walker when they make an invisible one. I don't want people to think I am old!" After viewing the models, trialing a few, and working with SelfCare to learn how to manoeuvre it, she left the store, heading for Ambleside to 'do the walk', with her thankful daughter at her side.
Visit SelfCare at 1340 Pemberton Avenue to demo our walkers, give us a call to find out more (604-9909422), and visit our website at www. selfcarehome.com. We have a large free parking lot beside our building and flexible rent to own options to help you try before you buy.
