2024 the best walker for seniors review

Price: $139.99 - $101.51
(as of Dec 06, 2024 09:29:16 UTC - Details)

Trusted by healthcare workers and hospitals everywhere, Medline’s extra-wide steel rollator walker with padded seat and backrest is the perfect support for the elderly and adults who have mobility impairments. Equipped with 8” wheels, this value priced rollator easily moves you from indoors to outdoors smoother than ever before. This heavy-duty, foldable rollator features an extra-wide 23.5" black padded seat that is 22" from the floor. Sturdy burgundy frame weighs only 25 lbs. and can support up to 500 lbs. Convenient spacious under bag storage transports essentials safely and easily. To engage BRAKEs, simply squeeze the easy-grip handles. To keep wheels in a safe, locked position, push grip handles to the down position. This prevents the rollator from moving when standing still, sitting down or standing up. Easily adjust height of handles for your perfect fit from 31.5-37.5".
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 29 x 29 x 44.5 inches; 26.46 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ MDS86800XWS
Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2014
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Medline
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OMFG7PQ
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

HEAVY DUTY STEEL FRAME - The Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Rollator features a strong, reinforced steel frame to support up to 500 lbs
LARGE 8 INCH WHEELS - Smooth rolling 8 inch wheels with reinforced spokes for extra strength easily roll on all indoor surfaces and outdoor terrain
EASILY FOLDS - Rollator walker folds flat for easy storage and transportation. Walker weighs 25 lbs
LARGER ROLLATOR FOR EXTRA COMFORT - Wide 17.5 inch x 14 inch padded seat with velcro pocket underneath | Width between handles: 23.5 inches | Overall rollator dimensions: 29" W x 44.5" H x 29" D (may not fit through all door frames)
ADJUSTABLE HANDLES - Handles adjust from 31.5" - 37.5" allowing users a more customized fit. Measurements from floor to seat: 22" (not adjustable)
Reviewer: gointadacottage
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Cadillac of the Rolly Fleet
Review: Wow! I remember riding in a big old boat Cadillac El Dorado when I was in high school and thinking it was like driving in a big enclosed sofa and the doors sounded so substantial when you shut them. This rolly reminds me of that kind of quality and it looks good too. Don't let the bariatric in the title fool you. Anyone who wants more than a 12 inch seat like on the other lighter duty models will love this one. It even works for skinny butts. They loved it too. The height of the seat makes it easy to sit and get up. The handles would be good for taller people and have plenty of adjustment for everyone. I am 5'6 and like my handles high. I even had to adjust them shorter which is great! This rolly is comfort and stability for my gimpy knees. I rolled and sat in comfort all day at a couple events already and couldn't be happier with it. I have been opting out of fun events and outings because of the knee pain but now I can do those things and go places again. I wish I didn't need it but am so glad I got it!It was very easy to put together. No additional tools needed. The hardest part was figuring out which wheels went on the front or the back and if we needed the plastic inserts that came in the holes the wheels and handles go in. The inserts were probably for protecting the paint until you put it together. You just take them out and don't need them for anything. Not that hard. It came with a book but by the time I read the instructions my sister had it half put together already without help. We checked the velcro attachments on the "trunk" under the seat as we call it. They were fastened but I lined them up and squished them together well since I have a heavy water bottle I was going to put in there. I also bought a B01M16W8UU walker tote bag for the back rest on Amazon. It fit great and is water resistant which will come in handy when using it outside on rainy days. I filled that up with brochures at the show and it kept my phone right were I could get it easily.This rolly walking seat is well built and so stable. I wanted something anyone in my family could use if needed. This has a nice wide seat and 500lb weight limit. We don't need all that capacity but the fact that it is built for it means it should last a long time. I looked at a lot of models and manufactures and read a lot of reviews. This one is bigger and heavier so getting it in a car is harder but you can take the handles and back rest off easily and the wheels too if it comes to that. Only takes 5 min to put back together once you know how. I was also really impressed with the price. It was on sale for 92 bucks!I used it all day at the flower and garden show and it was great for walking and sitting. I went with three other ladies and they all used it for sitting too. I had to kick them out when I wanted to walk or sit on my own rolly! We piled on all our bags, plants and loot we bought there and wheeled it to the elevator and rolled back to the car in the parking garage. It went up and down the ramps and the brakes worked great.A couple days later I went to another event where we had to park and walk quite a ways in a big parking lot. It was icy since it rained the night before and froze so they had spread deicing granules. it worked fine and I felt more confident than with a cane. My feet did slip but since I had both hands on the walker I didn't fall. Then, once inside, we had to walk more to get to our seats in the 5000 seat theater. The seats we had the night before were full in the gimpy section but there were wheelchair spots so my friend took the only seat available and I used my rolly walker seat next to her. I locked the brakes and it was better than the theater seats there. I had a great view above the heads. Great height for standing up and sitting down easily. Handles a great height for holding onto while standing in front of it to take the pressure off the knees. Just like a higher arm chair. Brakes made it stationary and stable and I had everything I needed in the trunk for all day at the event.To go to the restroom I pushed it up the aisle of the theater. It was pretty steep. It rolled nice and was not hard to push going up there. It fit just fine with me in the handicap stall. No problem at all except I had to wait for that one since the line was so long. Now all it needs is a bike bell so I can part the crowd when I need to get to the coffee stand and I will be all set!

Reviewer: Old Dog
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Well Made
Review: This walker is large, sturdy, easily assembled, and very stable. The wheels roll very smoothly, even on dirt trails. They positively glide on floors. Even carpet does not slow them down. The underseat container is fabric, with no holes, so anything can be stored there with no fear of loss. The back of the seat is comfortable and well-padded. The frame is steel and sturdy. The braces that fold so the walker can be put in the car or trunk fold easily. The hand brakes are on both sides, and work well. You can roll or stay in one place if seated. The only downside to this walker is that it's heavier than most, at almost 30 pounds. It's well worth buying. If I thought I would need another, I would buy this one, but this is sturdy to last for a very long time. You likely will never have to buy another if you start with this one.

Reviewer: Sally M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lifesaving after knee surgery
Review: I wanted to wait until I had used it to review it.First, I had knee surgery in October. In the weeks prior to surgery, the doctors told me I would be "nonweight bearing" for six weeks after surgery. I had NO IDEA what "nonweight bearing" actually meant. I thought I could use crutches.NOPE. Literally NO weight can be put on the leg. AT ALL. Or, the delicate repair would be obliterated.When I tried to stand and use crutches prior to leaving the hospital after surgery, I got a hint what the next six weeks held for me. When I got home, I went to the couch and when I tried to get up a few hours later, I couldn't get up.Pure panic set in.I got online and learned that many people who had the same surgery said the only way to stay nonweight bearing was to never leave the bed ... or get a walker with a seat.I got on Amazon and after lots of review reading, I bought this.It arrived two days later. My husband had it assembled in less than 30 minutes.This allowed me to get up from the couch and remain nonweight bearing. From there, we were able to get me to the lift chair we ordered the day before.The last seven weeks, this walker served as a wheelchair, of sorts.I absolutely give this chair credit for my successful recovery from surgery.Why?1. I was very unsteady in the beginning and often would drop heavily onto the seat several times daily.2. I wheeled myself around grabbing at walls and such to assist movement. It was not only a smooth movement, but the swivel wheels allowed for maneuvering myself completely around to change direction.3. The handle brake let me keep it steady when I needed it, but a quick release let me move.4. The back bar was invaluable when I was trying to stand from a lower sitting situation because my husband could grab it, with both hands and hold the front down as I pulled myself up. It WILL tip toward you without that counterweight, trust me.5. The foldable aspect of it allowed my husband to carry it up and down the stairs when I finally figured out how to slide/climb up and down the 17 stairs from the main floor to our bedroom.6. While seated in a chair or on the bed, the walker seat served as a place to rest my foot as I began physical therapy exercises, still maintaining nonweight bearing.7. Once I was cleared to start bearing weight this week, but only at 25 percent of normal weight bearing, this became my walker. I use it for stability as my repaired knee tries to remember how to walk. I stand up, grab the handles, and try to walk across the room totally clumsy and awkward and in pain. I have had some moments where I had to stop immediately and sit, because my leg just went all directions. Having the ability to quickly sit and then wheel myself back to my chair has been a big deal. I even use it, with a throw pillow to elevate the leg and put ice on the knee.The walker does fit through standard door frames, but it's tight. It's easier with our sliding pocket door.We check all nuts and bolts weekly.I can't speak to a usage time of more than a few months, because this is a temporary situation for me.But, I have really tested its limits by knocking into walls, scraping the wheel bolts down walls, and plopping myself into it all the time, and I'm not a small person.This is fairly lightweight to carry, says my husband. I have lifted it myself to move it and it's lighter than I expected.All this and it's a fraction of buying one from a medical supplier.Update: I continue to need both crutches to get around. I can't walk without them. The walker now serves as a way for me to move food or other things to and from my chair. Ever try to carry a plate or glass of water in your hand while also gripping crutches? It doesn't work.I have a small tray that fits on the seat, and I use the walker to go into the kitchen and get fresh healthy food.I can work the knee and also get food.The walker is still a work beast.

Reviewer: Emma Mist
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice Rollator
Review: I bought this one to use around the house. I got tired of taking my other one in and out of the car. This one is nicely made with a wide seat. It was easy to put together once I was clear on where the front wheels went. I like the burgundy color a lot. The storage pouch under the seat is not very big. Can only fit a small purse in it. You cannot adjust the height from floor to seat and it's on the taller side. I am 5 feet even and my feet dangle with only my toes touching floor. That would be a major problem if this was my main walker. I like to sit in the seat and push backwards with my feet to quickly get around, which I can do fine with my other walker.

Reviewer: EMH
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bought this walker for later, I will need later on so I'm prepared.Nice product.

Reviewer: Avinash
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El producto es de muy buena calidad y súper fácil de armar, lo único que deben de leer bien son las dimensiones porque si llega a ser demasiado ancho para algunas puertas. De la misma forma el freno siempre es bajo presión, no hay forma de trabarlo para convertirlo en una silla estable, fuera de eso lo recomiendo ampliamente.

Reviewer: Me
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bought to replace same (older) model for my father. Good walker. Doesn't fold the best, being an A frame, however we rarely need to put his walker I to a vehicle. Great for heavier persons, wider tooshies, amd even for tall folks!

Reviewer: Mary Hernandez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Este producto excedió por mucho mis expectativas. El armado es fácil y rápido. Las ruedas son grandes y resistente. El asiento es muy cómodo y amplio. Altamente recomendable.

Reviewer: Shirley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Love the walker great I enjoyed my walker and health worker told me I could have one and I got it on my own