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We had a smaller, fold-up walker for in the house mostly for her to get from the bed to the bathroom (about 8 feet) and it fit nicely through the bathroom door. This is one thing to check out, the width of your doors inside if the rollator is to be used inside; some are too wide and will not fit through doors inside a home. Also, measure the turn around space for the rollator as there is not sufficient "turn around" space in many small bathrooms, ergo the smaller fold up walker is the only thing that really fits. Lastly, examine the height and weight limits on the rollator as if someone is really tall it may be too "short" for them sitting or standing behind and further, the seat may not be able to handle really heavy or obese individuals.
Once placed in the nursing home, they (given liability concerns) ONLY wanted to order and use the Medicare/Medicaid approved wheel chairs and walkers for their residents. As others have said, if your LO is already in any type of "senior facility" you need to discuss with them as they may have rules/limits on what can be used in their facility OR if/when taking out a resident. My mom's facility requires anyone taking my mom out (only happens a few times a year) that they use their facility-approved transport devices (again, their concern re: liability).
The Up Walker Lite is fabulous. It gave my mother freedom. She has Lewy Body Dementia. You can fold it up and put it in the trunk. But, the great part is the walker has adjustable arms so you can adjust it to your height.
Some doctors will prescribe this style especially since the gray aluminum style causes the person to walk all hunched over, eyes downward.
The Up Walker Lite is better for breathing, builds a strong inner core and posture. I bought it 2-3 years ago for $495. After 9 months of appeals, emails and begging the insurance company, I was reimbursed 80%. If I would have waited and not bought out-of-pocket, I think my mother would have declined.
Make sure the paper work (prescription) is filled out prior to purchase. In my case, I couldn't wait I bought it outright to get mother on her feet. Doctors have even asked me about this walker. They have taken photos of it and bought one for their loved ones. The physical therapist and nurse at the one morning a week respite where my mother used to attend recommended this style to another person who attended the same facility.
It would make my mother feel bad when other's would say, I wish I had one of those walkers.
I believe the walker is now $595. Contact info: (877) 488-0822 or
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It comes already "assembled". There are a lot of copies out there that are NOT a good fit for a man with a wide waist and they don't fold up in the trunk in a compact car and the copies do NOT come assembled. I think now Amazon is selling it but make sure you get the "exact" model and not a replica.
It's the best money we've spent and it looks more like a piece of exercise equipment/bike as opposed to medical durable equipment. A good pair of shoes that fit properly are also important for gait/balance issues.
I hope I was of some help to you. I do hope the insurance companies will one day cover this style of walker for everyone who needs it as it will give them better quality of life.
I have found that those who use a standard walker are using them wrong. First they are not high enough so they are leaning over them. The are being pushed way ahead. They should only be pushed a few inches and walked into. The use of tennis balls and gliders can be used to maneuver rugs and hard flooring. I think a set of wheels can be put on the back.
If Parkinson's is involved there are special made walkers. Because people with Parkinson's tend to fall backwards, the walker is special weighted to help with not falling backwards.
if using it outdoors you will need bigger, sturdy wheels
how easily it folds and how heavy it is if you will need to put it in the car
whether it's designed to be used as a transport chair (most are not and it can be dangerous to do so)
whether you want a seat that is more than a temporary perch
I like the European style rollators, the ones that have a flexible seat and back. You fold them up by pulling up on the seat which pulls the two sides together. It can then stand upright and takes up very little space against a wall or next your seat. Another advantage is that you can pull up on the seat to pull the sides together partway to roll through a narrow doorway or passage.
We live in a seaside town and my mom used her walker outdoors, so the original steel one we had got so rusted that it looked awful and we didn't want to take it anywhere. Since then I got her a carbon fiber one (very expensive) that sits under the house to use outside and an aluminum one that we keep in the car trunk for appointments and visits.
My mother’s insurance paid for hers. The physical therapist adjusted it to the height for her.
If you are paying for your own walker, you will be able to choose from a wider variety. Prices and styles vary.
Some people prefer lighter models so that it’s easier to move in and out of the car.
Some people like the upright models.
My mom loved having a model with a seat and storage. She placed her purse in it and used the seat to sit on when she needed a break.
I suggest that you look at YouTube videos to get an idea of what you think you might be interested in.
Good luck finding the best fit for you.
Get a referral from your doctor for PT.