Barbara Smith called our attention to this on CARE-- it is from the NPF
website page "Products of Interest".
http://parkinson.org/products.htm#prod1
I have seen this walker mentioned several times on PIEN, but never was
aware that Medicare will fully reimburse a PWP for it !
>U-Step Walking StabilizerTM was designed with Parkinson's in mind. Its wide,
> U-shaped base and unique wheel formation makes it extremely stable
for those
> who are prone to falls. Only 22 inches wide, the walker
conveniently turns in
>place and easily maneuvers in and out of tight places, passing
through doorways
>and aisles. The rolling speed of this walker can be adjusted - an
important feature
>for those with Parkinson's. As of October of 1999, Medicare has
agreed to fully
>reimburse the U-Step for those with Parkinson's disease. Also, if
you purchase a
>U-Step as a result of being informed via the NPF website, U-Step
will donate $25
>for each unit sold to NPF. For more information, call 1-800-558-7837.
This might be something to look into .
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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on the web at http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm
and also at http://www.geocities.com/camillahf/index.html
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