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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The patronizing contempt for the elderly in some of these posts is just awful.

The “Cadillac” walkers with brakes and a seat are popular with the disabled elderly I know.

[b]Don’t forget also that a shopping cart cart can do double duty as a walker too, albeit without brakes. 
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When considering wheelchairs, remember that there are “wheel” chairs the person can push along by themselves, and “transport” chairs that usually have smaller wheels and require somebody else to push. One advantage of the latter is that they tend to be lighter than a regular wheelchair.  That can make a big difference to the companion person. [/quote]

Trust me...you don't want to ever see my dad attempting to push a shopping cart without brakes. The people at Walmart are much safer with him using his unsafe cane. He's safer too, that would only end badly.

PP, the elderly people we are referring to in this thread more than likely are not going to self propel with their arms-they will be pushed by a companion, or perhaps move a short distance by foot power. I'm not OP but my own dad just announced that he didn't 'like' the travel chair...um what exactly is the option for that, it's not like a big wheelchair will fit in the trunk.[/quote]

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