How to Decorate Grandma's Walker

Add some of grandma's personality to her walker by decorating it.

Grandma may have to use a walker, but that doesn't mean she's not any fun. Help her jazz up her walker to fit her personality and make her feel less self-conscious about being disabled. And you can change out her walker decorations for holidays and special occasions to add even more bling.

Things You'll Need

• Bicycle basket
• Wire and wire cutter
• Spray paint (grandma's favorite color)
• Bicycle horn
• Side mirrors
• Battery-operated lights
• Stickers
• Funny signs or bumper stickers

Instructions

1. Spray paint grandma's walker in her favorite color. Tape off the rubber parts, then spray paint with a high-gloss paint for metal. Apply two to three coats, allowing the paint to dry between coats.

2. Use wire to attach a bicycle basket to the front of grandma's walker. If you want to, decorate the basket with flowers, fringe or sparkly jewels.

3. Use small, colorful or comical stickers to decorate the legs and cross beams. Start with just a few to allow friends and family to add some, too. It's more fun and memorable when others also contribute.

4. Jazz it up with side mirrors and a bicycle horn. You can even throw on a pair of fuzzy dice if you're the kitschy type. Add some chrome accessories to resemble tail fins, hood ornaments, and so on.

5. Wire a small license plate with grandma's name to the front of the basket and add a few funny bumper stickers placed strategically around.

6. Wrap battery-operated lights around the legs along with a sparkly garland secured with tape or wire for holiday decorating that is even more fun. Cover the basket in holiday wrapping paper and hang ornaments from it.

Tips & Warnings

• Spend a little extra and have grandma's walker airbrush-painted by a professional.

• Make sure that the walker feet and collapsible arms are always free of items that could cause a fall.

References

• How to Jazz Up your Walker