Why is the Merry Walker the preferred mobility device over the choice of placing a person into a wheelchair?
Many long term care facilities automatically place their new residents in wheelchairs upon admittance to the facility. That is a real fact. Resident safety is the stated reason, but research has shown many, many accidents occur due to placing residents in wheelchairs. By utilizing Merry Walkers, the resident will increase muscle mass, balance and thus retard the possibility of falls. Please look under Professional Documents to access a list of the Negative Effects of Wheelchairs.
Related Questions
- What should a person do if the person using the Merry Walker Ambulation device cannot get up and walk initially in the Merry Walker?
- What if I use another mobility device (eg. walker, walking frame or scooter) rather than a Wheelchair?
- Is an electric scooter or other mobility device a common wheelchair?
