Question for folks with 4 wheel walkers,

hawkdon

hawkdon

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What type do you use and why please? I'm considering a 4-wheeler that will allow
me to both walk and a seat to sit on.....want to be able to use it in home and a few
times outside, so will need one designed for both. Anyone have first hand exp with
one of these? thanks don
 

I have one. I like it, It does fold up for use in car, but I have trouble with that, so have a smaller one for in car, This one is a wider, bariatric walker with a seat. I love it. I Have issues with balance and this helps me a lot. Actually this is my old one in pic. My new one is same, just in a cranberry color

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DH is 6ft3 He uses his rollator all the time indoors and out. He also Has an electric wheel chair weighs 45 lbs and folds up for in the car. I have a nice one for use if i have a long walk for instance at the hospital.
 
Thanks all for your input...I'm sorta leaning towards the
type that Mark pictured, I am wanting to be able to use
it out in the yard if possible/practical...I am now having
issues with staying on my feet if it takes longer than 10 minutes
to do dishes or cook something, and I feel one of these will
give me a little freedom....thanks again...don
 
Drive Medical RTL10266 Nitro Euro-Style 4-Wheel Rollator Walker With Seat, Red

This is mine. Turns on a dime and easy to fold. 18 pounds and just grab the strap in the seat folds right up. Amazon has them. Pappy
 
Pappy said:
Drive Medical RTL10266 Nitro Euro-Style 4-Wheel Rollator Walker With Seat, Red

This is mine. Turns on a dime and easy to fold. 18 pounds and just grab the strap in the seat folds right up. Amazon has them. Pappy
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PaPPY can you use that in the yard, grass etc? Have the desire
to be able to do that on occaision...tks don
 
@hawkdon
Don, my Wife is using a U-Step Neuro Walker. It has 7 wheels, can be controlled with one hand to squeeze to go. It is Super stable inside or out. It is able to make Zero turns, and has a sturdy seat, with storage below. It can be folded up for transporting in car. NOTE: The small wheels make it difficult in grass). It is super stable on level surfaces. It comes in three heights.

(A module can be added for Parkinson patients, that will project a laser line at your feet to help with walking, and a metronome for keeping your pace.) It is around $600.00 without the module. NOTE the smaller wheels make travel on grass more difficult). She also has a Stair Assist cane that helps her with the stairs, also from amazon, under $100.00 that is super.
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hawkdon said:
What type do you use and why please? I'm considering a 4-wheeler that will allow
me to both walk and a seat to sit on.....want to be able to use it in home and a few
times outside, so will need one designed for both. Anyone have first hand exp with
one of these? thanks don
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I've got one of these - 4 wheels and a seat with storage under the seat and hand brakes on the hand grips. It folds up easily to place in the boot of a car.

When I bought it I stipulated that I wanted it to be short and wide, like me. The height of the hand grips and the width of the seat is very important. You should be able to stand up straight without bending your elbows. Using someone else's cast off is not usually a good idea. It might not be a good fit and the brakes could be quite worn.
 
I may check around to see if poss to rent one, so I can test
them out first.....all being said, I am concerned about this
small house to use one in, it could only be used in living room and kitchen....we will see....thanks all.....
 
Pappy said:
Drive Medical RTL10266 Nitro Euro-Style 4-Wheel Rollator Walker With Seat, Red

This is mine. Turns on a dime and easy to fold. 18 pounds and just grab the strap in the seat folds right up. Amazon has them. Pappy
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This, the Rollator and the one Lia just got all seem to have that turn-on-a-dime spinning capacity. The thin wheels on this make it questionable off of paved surfaces but I have my doubts about how often other surfaces will come into play. The bicycle like tires will probably be advantageous on a lawn but more of a nuisance to keep inflated. I’ll try to remember to get a picture of Lia on her maiden voyage today when I take her to UCSF for a procedure.
 
Meanderer said:
@hawkdon
Don, my Wife is using a U-Step Neuro Walker. It has 7 wheels, can be controlled with one hand to squeeze to go. It is Super stable inside or out. It is able to make Zero turns, and has a sturdy seat, with storage below. It can be folded up for transporting in car. NOTE: The small wheels make it difficult in grass). It is super stable on level surfaces. It comes in three heights.

(A module can be added for Parkinson patients, that will project a laser line at your feet to help with walking, and a metronome for keeping your pace.) It is around $600.00 without the module. NOTE the smaller wheels make travel on grass more difficult). She also has a Stair Assist cane that helps her with the stairs, also from amazon, under $100.00 that is super.
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I bought the stair assist one but have not been brave enough to try it on the stairs. I will stand there and try to get up the nerve but haven't done it yet. Maybe one day.
 

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