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My wife uses a standard walker in the house. When she goes out to get eggs on the side of the chicken coop she uses a Drive rollator with the largest wheels I could find. Looks like 6" wheels, plus has a chair she can sit for a break when she wants. Have them test the brake levers prior to buying one, including putting on the parking brake,
Going outside and doing something productive goes a long way for their mental status, versus sitting in front of the TV day after day.
The only "terrain" a walker should be moving on is pavement, cement, or indoor flooring. Thinking you can keep a senior with mobility issues safe on grass or rocks or hiking trails using a walker is unrealistic. The roughest terrain they should encounter is a bit of bumpy pavement! Personally, I feel rollators aren't nearly as safe as 2 button A frame folding walkers w/o wheels which are way sturdier.
There are terrains that simply are not safe for elders with fragile ankles and poor balance, no matter what rollators you are using. Whatever hospital system you are involved with I would ask to speak to someone in PT and ask them, giving them details of the area you are hoping can be traversed. Wishing you good luck on your search.
By the time my dad needed a rollator we were constantly looking for the smoothest path possible. He avoided rough areas and uneven terrain. What all terrain areas are you anticipating?
Look for the one with the biggest wheels. They can handle rougher terrain. I also recommend aluminum or carbon fiber for walkers that you use outdoors for better rust resistance. The original all-terrain walker I got my mom was pretty heavy, so it was not very portable. I think they have a lot more lighter, high tech models available now, but they tend to be expensive.
My FIL’s IL apartment that he moved in on his own ( before we moved him to AL) had stupid thick carpet . He had to get a new rollator to just walk around his apartment. He got the Drive Nitro , it had bigger wheels. It was not a terrain walker . But it worked well on carpet , floors and pavement .
When my Mom's knee and back arthritis wasn't as bad as it is now, I looked into such a product to prolong her ability to garden her yard. Her house is on hilly property and there was no good or easy way for her to even get the walker down to her yard from her back deck or up the side (also stairs). No easy access from the garage, either. These rollators are more money and most likely heavier.
If you can provide more details and context for where this equipment would be used, it would be helpful.
Chris is correct. Rollators are not for everyone. If a person can't squeeze the break hard enough, they can get away from you. I would have him evaluated by Physical Therapist before purchasing one.
Way, FIL may have been better with a regular walker with ski glides. I got my Uncle a pair and he loved the,.
Robin: Many rollaters with all terrain tires exist on the internet, specifically Amazon. However, perhaps the bigger concern is the elder being able to successfully operate the device on unstable turf.
Posture and shuffling gait will be a major concern with rollators. Riding the brakes is not enough to compensate for leaning forward and a stooped back. It’s a face plant waiting to happen. I’d get PT recommendation.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Going outside and doing something productive goes a long way for their mental status, versus sitting in front of the TV day after day.
Whatever hospital system you are involved with I would ask to speak to someone in PT and ask them, giving them details of the area you are hoping can be traversed.
Wishing you good luck on your search.
If you can provide more details and context for where this equipment would be used, it would be helpful.
Way, FIL may have been better with a regular walker with ski glides. I got my Uncle a pair and he loved the,.