Date Presented 4/20/2018

Community-dwelling older adults who use walkers were surveyed about their effect on safety and participation. Most walkers were obtained by family or friends. Walkers increased feelings of safety and aided participation in community activities; barriers were weight and bulkiness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Deborah Bolding

AOTA Taxonomy:
Prevention and Intervention
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