Saturday 29 April 2017

Guides In Searching For A Rollator Walker To Buy

By Sarah Campbell


Walkers are devices used in aiding elderly people or those with disabilities to walk around in their house or anywhere else. They may have a condition limiting their abilities to maintain balance and stability while walking. Using this device would enable to let them have a sense of independence despite their condition.

There are different types of walkers depending on their built and functionality that you can choose to buy when needed. One of them is the rollator walker which is easier to use than the regular ones because of the wheels it has on its feet. Here are some tips when looking for a store to buy one from in your area.

Begin searching for shops in your area using the internet that are selling these products and acquire their contact information. You may also use the yellow pages because there is a chance of shops advertising themselves using this medium. List down all those you found and obtain more information regarding them to help in making your choice on where to purchase.

Ask for recommendations from your friends and family members as there may be some of them who bought one for themselves or for others. In this way, you would be able to have an idea on how good the customer service of that particular store is based on their recommendations. Add them on your list if they are not yet there and gather more information about them as well.

Read online reviews and testimonials to see which brands are the best according to your need and which shops are selling them. You would be able to also see those who had received negative reviews so you would know which one to avoid. These things may be found on websites showing reviews written by people about certain products or stores.

Determine the kind of rollator that you would be buying that fits you best basing on what your needs are. There are those that have different number of wheels with various capabilities such as 3 wheels that can navigate narrow spaces but does not have a seat. The model with two wheels have them in the front feet and the back ones have rubber tips perfect for beginners.

Larger tires are easier to push and more stable when navigating rough terrains but they are also heavier. There are also different kind of brakes and the loop ones are easier which can be done just by squeezing but might be problematic to those with muscular weakness or arthritis. Make sure that it can support your weight as well.

Inquire if the store has any delivery options and if they offer warranties for the products they are selling. Having the product delivered to your house is more convenient specially if you will be the one using it. The warranty is your guarantee that the product is of good quality and can be replaced if there are any manufacturing defects found on them.

Ask about its price and the available accessories that can be added. Examples are the baskets underneath the seat or removable bags. Spare parts are important also so being able to buy them in the store is convenient.




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