Need stand assist device I can carry with me on walks

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Rosemary2025

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Hi,

Can anyone think of a device that's lightweight and easy enough to carry around which I can rely on to help me get off the ground if needed? I occasionally get orthostatic hypotension while out on a walk and I need to sit down on the sidewalk before I pass out. My legs are too weak to stand back up by myself. Creative suggestions would be welcomed! Thank you.
 

I've wondered about that myself. Several months ago, I lost my balance three times in two weeks when I was out walking. Luckily, I fell on grass and didn't hurt anything but my dignity but had a really hard time getting up (weak legs). Twice, someone stopped their car and helped me up.

I use a hiking pole when I go out now and haven't fallen down since. I suppose it would help me get up if needed. I looked at some items purported to help you get up but they don't look like something I'd want to lug along with me.

I guess the most sensible thing would be one of those wheeled walkers that have a seat. Would you be able to sit on the seat to get your equilibrium back or does it have to be the floor/ground?
 
Thank you, everyone! I'm new here, and I'm glad I found you!
jujube said:
I've wondered about that myself. Several months ago, I lost my balance three times in two weeks when I was out walking. Luckily, I fell on grass and didn't hurt anything but my dignity but had a really hard time getting up (weak legs). Twice, someone stopped their car and helped me up.

I use a hiking pole when I go out now and haven't fallen down since. I suppose it would help me get up if needed. I looked at some items purported to help you get up but they don't look like something I'd want to lug along with me.

I guess the most sensible thing would be one of those wheeled walkers that have a seat. Would you be able to sit on the seat to get your equilibrium back or does it have to be the floor/ground?
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jujube, thanks. If I sit down in time, that would work. But if the lightheadedness goes past a certain point, then I need to lie down to recover. :( As you can imagine, it can be very inconvenient.
 
jujube said:
I've wondered about that myself. Several months ago, I lost my balance three times in two weeks when I was out walking. Luckily, I fell on grass and didn't hurt anything but my dignity but had a really hard time getting up (weak legs). Twice, someone stopped their car and helped me up.

I use a hiking pole when I go out now and haven't fallen down since. I suppose it would help me get up if needed. I looked at some items purported to help you get up but they don't look like something I'd want to lug along with me.

I guess the most sensible thing would be one of those wheeled walkers that have a seat. Would you be able to sit on the seat to get your equilibrium back or does it have to be the floor/ground?
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Yes, a rollator!. I had one just in case. Now it is often a walker or a place to sit.
 
Rosemary2025 said:
Thank you, everyone! I'm new here, and I'm glad I found you!

jujube, thanks. If I sit down in time, that would work. But if the lightheadedness goes past a certain point, then I need to lie down to recover. :( As you can imagine, it can be very inconvenient.
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If you did have to lie down, you could lock the wheels of the rollator and brace your forearms on the seat. That could give you leverage to get your legs underneath you.

If I lie down on the floor to do exercises, I quite often have to crawl over to the couch to brace myself to get up.
 
jujube said:
If you did have to lie down, you could lock the wheels of the rollator and brace your forearms on the seat. That could give you leverage to get your legs underneath you.

If I lie down on the floor to do exercises, I quite often have to crawl over to the couch to brace myself to get up.
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Thank you, jujube. This sounds like the safest solution.
 
Aunt Bea said:
Another vote for a rollator coupled with a cellphone or emergency call pendant of some kind.

Try to walk where there are always people around and never hesitate to ask for assistance.

The important thing is to adapt and keep going.
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Thank you, Aunt Bea (I had an Aunt Bea!) That's very good advice.
 

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