NOVA Zoom Rollator Walker Uniquely among rolling walkers, the NOVA Zoom comes in four different seat heights, so you can get just the right fit. Plus, the handles are height-adjustable, so this walker can suit seniors as short as 4’10” and as tall as 6’2″.

Are there different size walkers?

Most rolling walkers come with wheel sizes from 6 to 8 inches, although you may find some that are 4 or 5 inches. The weight limit of the walker can also affect the wheel size.

Do walkers come in different heights?

Adjustable Height – All the walkers we carry are adjustable height, but make sure you choose one where you are in the middle of the height range. Different shoes and surfaces can change the height you need your walker to be, so you want to have room to adjust as possible.

What is the difference between a walker and a rollator?

The main difference between a walker and a rollator is that a walker is a frame with handles and legs that needs to be lifted for movement, whereas a rollator has wheels and is pushed.

What is the smallest walker?

The EZ Fold-N-Go Walker is the world’s smallest folding walker, designed to make walking and travelling stress-free! The easy-fold technology means that you can fold the walker in seconds with the lift of a finger for fast and easy storage in small spaces.

What is the most narrow walker?

The Fold & Go Walker is the world’s most lightweight and portable walker. It weighs less than 8 lbs and folds down 4x smaller than a typical walker. When open, it is 24 inches wide (23 inches for the shorter model). The small base and 6” swivel casters make it easy to maneuver through tight spaces.

Does Medicare cover the cost of a rollator walker?

Medicare insurance provides coverage for rollators in most all cases. Rollators are included under Medicare’s list of covered durable medical equipment. For a rollator to be paid for under Medicare coverage, the equipment must be deemed medically necessary.

Do walkers need to be fitted?

A properly fitting walker helps promote the user’s mobility, helps keep them safe, and is convenient and easy to use.

What is the correct height for a walking frame?

To check the correct height of your frame, when standing holding the hand grips, your elbows should be slightly bent. When standing with your hands at your side the handgrips should reach just above the wrist joint. Once set up there should be no need to adjust the height without consultation with the issuer.

Are upright walkers better for seniors?

Upright walkers with wheels may be much easier for your senior to use than those without (which require lifting the walker to move it forward). Wheels do some of that hard work for your senior, and they might be easier to navigate in general (especially around turns and corners).

What is the safest walker?

The NOVA Vibe 6 Rollator Walker is our top pick based on price, features, and customer reviews. Equipped with four six-inch wheels and feather-touch hand brakes, the Vibe 6 Rollator Walker provides a smooth, safe ride both indoors and outdoors.

What is the safest upright walker?

Only the UPWalker® is Designed From the Ground up to be a Safer Upright Posture Walker. Unlike imitation rollators with upright arms simply stuck into their existing rollator frame, the UPWalker offers advanced, patented design for increased stability, comfort and user benefit.

Is a rollator better than a walker?

Rollators tend to be large so they can be difficult to maneuver inside small apartments or narrow hallways. Walkers aren’t as easy to move and navigate but they are more stable since all four legs stay on the floor, this makes a walker the better choice if you have issues with balance.

Is rollator safe for elderly?

While It’s true that rollators aren’t quite as stable as a normal walker, they are considered safe for the elderly. Rollator walkers are equipped with two brakes, one on each handlebar, that can be engaged with even a light squeeze.

Is a rollator better than a cane?

Like a walker, a rollator offers more support than a cane. Unlike a walker, though, it allows those who still like to move about but tire easily a ready spot for resting. It is a good option for those who have difficulty lifting a walker, and its swiveling wheels allow the device to turn and take corners smoothly.