Recommendations for a wheeled walker

To all the GN's who replied to my post, thank you. Armed with all your good advice I went along to a mobility shop in the next town. 2 very helpful members of staff listened to my list and narrowed it down to a choice of 5 walkers. I am now the proud owner of one exactly right for my needs. I appreciate you all for taking the time to reply.

teabagwoman

I went to a local supplier of mobility aids and tried out several before buying. I would strongly advise you to do the same. Mine is 4 wheeled, had a comfortable seat and a decent sized basket.

This there will be mobility shops so go in and have a good try out. My mums 4 wheeled seat & basket walker is actually narrower & more stable than her 3 wheeled one for turning corners! Both are very ligtweight & a godsend for her though .

I have a four wheeler with a comfortable seat, and a small basket under the seat. It’s quite heavy and folds front to back. I drive a fiesta and have to put the back seat down and take the parcel shelf off to get the rollator in the boot. Your local mobility outlet with a healthcare professional on site sounds very helpful.

Mum adamant she wanted a 3 wheeler! When it came, she walked with easily, liked it! It was returned to Amazon due to her butt being too big for the seat!

I got her the "NRS Healthcare Compact Easy Lightweight Folding 4 Wheeled Rollator Walking Aid With Seat, Backrest And Removable Bag, Electric Blue, Compact"

She loves it (when she uses it) complains it goes too fast (she pushes it!!) and it's comfy (I can sit on it!) It also folds down to a silly size considering the size of it.

Hi, if you get a referral to the Community Occupational Therapist, they will assess you to see which is most suitable. If you are needing walking aids, they will look at all other areas of your home to see if you need raised toilet seats, grab rails, half steps, life lines, keysafes, pressure cushions, perching stools, shower chairs etc. Most of these will be provided free of charge. Once delivered the OT or a colleague, will visit you to alter the height and assess that you are safe to use each item in your home.

Thank you so much for your replies. I hadn't considered seeing a physio before buying but that makes a lot of sense. In a town near me they have a mobility outlet with a health professional so I will visit there next week to get their advice before buying. Very much appreciated. Thank you.

I second going to see a physio before you make a decision. They can help you determine which type is better for you and also what size you need.

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I have had several wheeled walkers that have ranged from brilliant to dreadful and my favourite 2 are

Trionic walker - this is really versatile and its bigger, inflatable tyres mean that it tackles uneven ground really easily (they sell several specialist versions for outdoor for specific activities like golf and hiking but you would struggle in the shops as they are very big).
I actually have 2 - a 12 inch for everyday and a 14 inch that I used to hike on Iceland 8 years ago as it just rolled over rocky paths.

I've had mine for 12 years and it's fantastic. You can do forest paths (some smaller wheeled walkers stop dead on uneven ground, and bruise your shins. There is a big roomy basket and it's comfortable to sit on for longer periods.
www.trionic.uk/en/walker-%E2%80%94-the-true-premium-rollator-i-23

Trust Care - Let's go Out
This is a really good lightweight walker - good for stashing in the car to pop into the shops or using indoors/outdoors. When folded I can lift mine with one hand. It's not as good for uneven ground as the trionic but it's a good allrounder. I have one with a tray attachment that I use in the house when I suffer a dislocation
assistmobility.co.uk/products/trust-care-lets-go-out-rollator

The bigger one
www.essentialaids.com/mobility/rollators/nitro-rollator.html

The lighter smaller one
www.byacre.com/uk/

4 wheeled much more stable. If you are small, like me, you need one that adjusts to different heights so you can sit down without your legs dangling. If you will be putting it in snd out of a car, then one where the brake cables are enclosed can be better. In terms of weight, the lighter the more expensive generally. I have two - both fold, one is more robust and heavier - good for country walks. The other is smaller and lighter snd great for going out to restaurants, pubs etc. I’ll post links

I went to a local supplier of mobility aids and tried out several before buying. I would strongly advise you to do the same. Mine is 4 wheeled, had a comfortable seat and a decent sized basket.

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Don’t buy on line !

My 4 wheeled Walker has a sturdy sear , in fact I sometimes prefer to use it when eating out where the chairs aren’t comfy
It’s not light , but I can lift it into the boot of the bus on days out
I found the 3 wheeled walkers were not stable enough for me ,
The best advice is from a Physiotherapist or an Occupational Therapist to make sure it is the right height , and suitable for you