| If you have a senior citizen in your home, you know | | | | used. Look for heavier gauge aluminum and ensure |
| how difficult it is for them to maneuver through the | | | | the bolts and nuts do not work their way loose |
| house. Whether they are affected by arthritis or | | | | during use. |
| joint replacement recovery, a rollator will help them | | | | 2. Does it fold up - Folding walkers are more versatile |
| get around on their own. | | | | and easily put into use when they need to go to the |
| A rollator is essentially a framed support that enables | | | | grocery store. The design should allow the unit to |
| an individual the ability to stand and walk around if | | | | fold, but also make it easy to collapse and unfold |
| they are unable to support themselves. Unlike a | | | | without much effort. |
| wheel chair the operator actually stands up and uses | | | | 3. Does it have wheels or just rubber tipped legs. For |
| the walker for balance and support as they move | | | | maximum use, wheeled systems are more efficient in |
| around. | | | | helping the senior move about the home or store. If |
| Depending on the specific needs of the individual you | | | | it has wheels on the bottom, there will be hand |
| should consider the following when doing your | | | | brakes to help control the device more effectively. |
| research: | | | | There are many rollator designs to choose from. |
| 1. Construction materials - Is it sturdy enough for the | | | | Based on your senior citizen's needs, a rolling walker |
| individual who will be using it. Some units are poorly | | | | can help them stay mobile and more self sufficient as |
| made and will not provide the needed support when | | | | they heal. |