Walkers with wheels are best for people who have trouble lifting a walker as they walk, because they are weaker or have poor balance. The danger of a walker with wheels – it can roll forward when a person leans forward.
No, have the person use the arms of a chair, not the walker. This gives them better leverage to stand up. The walker can easily tip over.
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