Walking is fantastic exercise and there aren\u2019t any special equipment requirements. As long as your elderly family member is able to walk and has supportive shoes, she can get started walking right away. Talk to her doctor first, and go over some of these safety tips, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight of Way\u201d Isn\u2019t Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n Lots of people count on pedestrian right of way laws to save the day. But the problem with that is that drivers don\u2019t always follow those right of way laws. It\u2019s far better to be safe and sound than to be legally in the right if your senior is going up against a car as a pedestrian. Right of way laws don\u2019t offer her nearly as much protection as paying attention to what\u2019s going on does.<\/p>\n Pay Attention to All Traffic Signals<\/strong><\/p>\n Along the same lines, traffic signals are a crucial part of her walking experience. Your elderly family member needs to pay attention to pedestrian signals, of course, but traffic signals are almost more important. Knowing what the cars are supposed to be doing, as well as what they\u2019re actually doing, is vital in order for her to stay safe out on walks.<\/p>\n