Choosing a proper rollator！
Generally, for seniors who love travel and still enjoy walking, we recommend choosing a light-weight rollator that supports mobility and freedom rather than hindering it. While you may be able to operate a heavier rollator, it will become cumbersome if you intend to travel with it. Light-weight walkers are usually easier to fold, store, and carry around.
Almost all four-wheeled rollator models come with built-in cushioned seats. So, if you do choose a rollator walker, you want to find one that has a seat that is either adjustable or suitable for your height. Most of the walkers on our list have extensive product descriptions that include dimensions, so you should be able to measure your height and cross-reference this. The most appropriate width for a rollator is one that allows you to move through all the doorways of your home with ease. You need to make sure the rollator you’re considering is going to work for you indoors. This consideration is less important if you intend to primarily use your rollator outdoors. However, even if you are going to be an outdoor user, you will still want to ensure that the width of the seat (if applicable) will allow for a comfortable ride.
Standard walker don’t tend to need brakes, but wheeled rollators understandably will. Most models of rollators are available with loop brakes that work by the user squeezing a lever. While this is standard, it can cause difficulties for those suffering from hand weakness as loop-brakes are usually quite tight.
All walkers and rollators have weight limits. Whilst most are rated for up to around 300 lbs, suitable for most seniors, some users will weigh more than this and require something different. Make sure you check this before buying a rollator as using a device that is not built to support your weight can be dangerous.
Most rollator are foldable, but some are easier to fold than others. If you intend to travel a lot, or you want to be able to store your rollator in a compact space, it is important to choose a model that is fit or these purposes.
Post time: Sep-07-2022
