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Bonnie, I have the same problem with escalators. I think it has to do with proprioception and spatial orientation. To me, it means I can't judge where the escalator begins and ends. Add to that PD balance problems and the inability to stop when you've got momentum going and I'm not surprised your Dad is terrified. I think more so-called handicapped ramps, etc. should be designed by the people with the handicap. Carole --- Bonnie Rowley <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Does anyone have any suggestion on how to ease my dad's > fear of going down > ramps? While I was out with my folks yesterday, dad > wanted to cut across the > path of grass & lean onto the car & walk his way around > it rather than go > down the "handicap access" ramp, which was right in front > of the car. Another > time, he didn't want to go near the curb as he was > "fearing" the yellow curb > was a drop-off. > > About 6 weeks ago, a walker (the kind w/big wheels, hand > brakes & a "seat") > was supposedly ordered thru the VA. He was told > originally that it would > arrive in 7-10 days but it still has not yet. In fact, as > I understand it, it > was actually only ordered 1 week ago. I'm wondering if > his fears will lesson > any once he has use of this walker. > > Thanks > > Bonnie > daughter of Jim 77/72 > * * * > Live well * Laugh often * Love much > Join SPARKLE > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com