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# Walker

A walker is a frame with four legs that a person grips to steady themselves while walking. Some have wheels on the front legs. Medicare Part B covers walkers as durable medical equipment when a doctor orders one for home use and the person is eligible.

## Why it matters for your family

A walker gives support and lowers fall risk when balance is poor. It must fit. Handles set too high or low strain the back and shoulders, and a poor fit can raise fall risk. Medicare says it covers walkers, including rollators if you are eligible, and you pay a share after the deductible. Suppliers must enroll in Medicare. A common mistake is to buy one at a store without a doctor's order and then learn Medicare will not pay. Another is to keep an old one that does not fit. Ask a doctor or physical therapist to fit it and teach use. Clear rugs and clutter at home.

Source: [medicare.gov](https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/walkers)

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## Related terms

-   [**Rollator**A rollator is a walking aid with three or four wheels, hand brakes and often a built-in seat.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/rollator/)
-   [**Wheelchair**A wheelchair is a chair on wheels that lets a person move when walking is hard or unsafe.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/wheelchair/)
-   [**Fall prevention**Fall prevention is the set of steps that lower the chance an older adult will fall.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/fall-prevention/)
-   [**Mobility assistance**Mobility assistance is help with moving around, such as standing up, walking, using stairs, and getting in and out of a bed, chair, or car.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/mobility-assistance/)
-   [**Ambulation**Ambulation means walking from place to place, with or without a cane, walker, or help from another person.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/ambulation/)
-   [**Fall risk**Fall risk is the chance that a person will fall and be hurt.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/fall-risk/)

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