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Rollator with seat and brakes
Four-wheeled walker with hand brakes, a seat and a basket, for walking with rests.
Good forThose who tire quickly or have breathing problems
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What it is, and who it helps
A rollator is a four-wheeled walker with hand brakes, a padded seat and a basket. It lets a person walk further, because they can stop and sit whenever they tire, and carry shopping or a bottle of water without needing a free hand.
It suits people who are steady enough to walk but tire quickly, for example because of heart or lung disease, and it can make outings with family much easier.
How to choose
- Choose larger wheels for outdoor use and smaller, narrower ones for use in a small flat.
- Check the brakes are easy to squeeze and lock for sitting, even with weak hands.
- Look at the seat height and weight limit, and make sure the handle height can be adjusted.
- Check the weight and how easily it folds into a car boot.
Using it safely
- Always lock the brakes before sitting, and make sure the rollator is steady against a wall if possible.
- Do not use a rollator on stairs or escalators, and do not lean heavily on the handles when walking.
- Check tyres, brakes and the folding lock regularly.
Before you buy
Is a rollator better than a frame?
It suits people who can walk but tire, because it rolls and has a seat. A fixed frame gives more stability for those who are very unsteady. Ask a physiotherapist.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.