| Is a rolling laundry basket really a good idea? |
rom the Eldercare Team newsletter:
“Who would imagine that getting the laundry to the machine could be so dangerous, but it is. That drooping sheet corner is just a stumble waiting to happen. And who can see the darned cat when peering around an armload of laundry?
“Your parent doesn’t need to be risking a broken leg, or worse, just because he or she would like some clean underwear.
Rolling laundry baskets are the next best thing to having an old-fashioned laundress come in to take care of the wash. Most don’t take up any more space than the traditional basket on the floor of the closet. Take the basket out, roll the cart in, and your elder is good to go.”
I’m wondering about this tip and whether wheels, which can roll freely and also stick as easily as a foot, is useful and safe. Tell us your experience with this common household chore.
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