Clear Walker Tray
The client broke a hip 6 months previously, and has resulting Neuropathy in his feet, and uses a wheeled walker. He needs to be able to see his feet in order not to trip. However, he likes to be able to take his meals and cups of tea etc from the kitchen to the living room independently. He uses a tray on his wheeled walker, but this prevent him from seeing his feet, and so is a trip hazzard.
His wife asked whether we could make a clear tray for his wheeled walker, so that he could retain some of his independence.
The solution
The base of the client’s existing tray was cut out, and replaced with a polycarbonate sheet, cut to fit, and glued into place.
The benefit
Both the client and his wife were delighted that he was able to take his own meals and drinks through to the living room, retaining some independence.
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Hello Sandra, Thanks for your comment. This was done by a charity called REMAP, operating in the UK. You (or a handyman, or friend with some DIY skills) could buy a similar tray to this on Amazon or a disability supplies website, cut the base out of the tray, leaving a lip round the edge, and cut a new base for the tray from clear acrylic sheet. It should be a straightforward project for someone with reasonable tools and skills.
I have a neighbor who needs this exact fix for her walker tray. She needs the tray but cannot see her feet or know where she is waking. How can I get this done? Who solves these problems? Anyone near Baltimore, Maryland who can help?