@@teresahoopsdetroit it's real fast. You pull a strap that looks like it's near the seat. I haven't tried it yet. Look at your walker and see if there is a strap somewhere on it then pull it. I guess you could call a pharmacy that sells them and I hope they could explain over the phone if you told them what type of walker you have.
How to go up/down stairs with it... people cannot always afford to move.. I will be getting a walker.. and have stairs They say don’t use ROLLATOR on stairs what the hell am I supposed to never leave my apartment ever again??? How do I get medication and do other things!!! ROLLATOR have to be transportable up and down stairs... show how to do so safely.
I'm no expert but I think you may require assistance going up or down the stairs. The only option I see is folding it up, and carrying it on you... But that obviously defeats the purpose. These things, as far as I can tell, were not meant to be used on stairs. You can buy two. Have one upstairs and one downstairs. As for the going up or or down stairs you COULD install one of those escalators for elderly people, the ones that you sit on and slowly ride to the top. Otherwise, I think you might need assistance from someone else
I have a rolling walker, and did a good job finding the right model for myself several years ago. I'm sorry to have to tell you that they aren't designed to use on stairs. They must be folded and carried up and down stairs. If you live in an apartment there will probably be an elevator or a ramp to use when changing floors. However, I'm guessing that you live in a house or townhouse apartment. Both of these types of buildings sometimes have stairs. If there are only entry stairs have a ramp put in before getting the rolling walker. Interior stairs are a harder fix. For inside stairs you would need to get one of those elevator chairs that mount on a track running along the staircase. You sit in it, use the control, and it will glide you up or down the stairs. It would be hard to get the walker up and downstairs with you. What I would do in that case is leave my canes upstairs to use them there, and leave the rolling walker downstairs. I kept my 2 canes after I got my rolling walker. I find they are a little more practical in tighter spaces, like my bathroom. I prefer my walker the rest of the time, as I walk better, and more comfortably with it. My current home is a handicapped apartment, so it has no stairs, but everywhere else I've lived has stairs. If you get a ramp for outside access, and an elevator glide chair if needed for inside access then you will find your rolling walker to be a big help. Just remember, keep the canes upstairs if you have inside stairs. Most models of rolling walkers are pretty easy to assemble, and they usually come partially assembled. Before buying one figure out the sizing that will work best for you. A trip to at least one medical supply store will help with this, as you can try different sizes out. There are several key measurements: - Floor to seat height. Too high or too low won't be comfortable to sit on when you need to sit. - Seat width BETWEEN the handles. Some models only list the width of the seat itself, but the seat itself doesn't extend completely across the space between the handles. There is usually around approximately an inch between the side edge of the seat and the handles, so you can usually just mentally add on a couple more inches when they don't give the full width across. - Highest and lowest that the handles can be raised and lowered. Most models now have handles that can be made longer or shorter. As long as your height needs are within that range you will be okay. - Diameter of the wheels. 8 inches is the best diameter for both outside and inside use. I hope my input helps.
Collapse the Rollator. Use one hand to steady yourself on the sstair rail and the other hand to roll the walker up or down the stairs beside you. Note, the walker will still roll on its wheels even in the collapsed position. Actually, if it is just a short flight of steps, I don’t bother collapsing the Rollator.
Thank you for your Video. I am buying a used Rollator and was unaware of a few points. Height adjustable, full brake and easy fold. So appreciated.
Finally a video showing how to fold the darn things up
I didnt see how to fold it up???? And still dont know how...
@@teresahoopsdetroit it's real fast. You pull a strap that looks like it's near the seat. I haven't tried it yet. Look at your walker and see if there is a strap somewhere on it then pull it. I guess you could call a pharmacy that sells them and I hope they could explain over the phone if you told them what type of walker you have.
Great video. I was wondering how high the handles should be. Really impressed by how throughly this was addressed
Thank you for the video - I wanted to make sure I was using my new roller walker correctly.
This is perfect. Thank you.
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Kama Sutra of elderly wheeled walker sex sent me to the ER.
How to go up/down stairs with it... people cannot always afford to move.. I will be getting a walker.. and have stairs They say don’t use ROLLATOR on stairs what the hell am I supposed to never leave my apartment ever again??? How do I get medication and do other things!!! ROLLATOR have to be transportable up and down stairs... show how to do so safely.
I'm no expert but I think you may require assistance going up or down the stairs. The only option I see is folding it up, and carrying it on you... But that obviously defeats the purpose. These things, as far as I can tell, were not meant to be used on stairs. You can buy two. Have one upstairs and one downstairs. As for the going up or or down stairs you COULD install one of those escalators for elderly people, the ones that you sit on and slowly ride to the top. Otherwise, I think you might need assistance from someone else
I have a rolling walker, and did a good job finding the right model for myself several years ago. I'm sorry to have to tell you that they aren't designed to use on stairs. They must be folded and carried up and down stairs. If you live in an apartment there will probably be an elevator or a ramp to use when changing floors. However, I'm guessing that you live in a house or townhouse apartment. Both of these types of buildings sometimes have stairs. If there are only entry stairs have a ramp put in before getting the rolling walker. Interior stairs are a harder fix. For inside stairs you would need to get one of those elevator chairs that mount on a track running along the staircase. You sit in it, use the control, and it will glide you up or down the stairs. It would be hard to get the walker up and downstairs with you. What I would do in that case is leave my canes upstairs to use them there, and leave the rolling walker downstairs.
I kept my 2 canes after I got my rolling walker. I find they are a little more practical in tighter spaces, like my bathroom. I prefer my walker the rest of the time, as I walk better, and more comfortably with it. My current home is a handicapped apartment, so it has no stairs, but everywhere else I've lived has stairs.
If you get a ramp for outside access, and an elevator glide chair if needed for inside access then you will find your rolling walker to be a big help. Just remember, keep the canes upstairs if you have inside stairs.
Most models of rolling walkers are pretty easy to assemble, and they usually come partially assembled.
Before buying one figure out the sizing that will work best for you. A trip to at least one medical supply store will help with this, as you can try different sizes out. There are several key measurements:
- Floor to seat height. Too high or too low won't be comfortable to sit on when you need to sit.
- Seat width BETWEEN the handles. Some models only list the width of the seat itself, but the seat itself doesn't extend completely across the space between the handles. There is usually around approximately an inch between the side edge of the seat and the handles, so you can usually just mentally add on a couple more inches when they don't give the full width across.
- Highest and lowest that the handles can be raised and lowered. Most models now have handles that can be made longer or shorter. As long as your height needs are within that range you will be okay.
- Diameter of the wheels. 8 inches is the best diameter for both outside and inside use.
I hope my input helps.
Collapse the Rollator. Use one hand to steady yourself on the sstair rail and the other hand to roll the walker up or down the stairs beside you. Note, the walker will still roll on its wheels even in the collapsed position. Actually, if it is just a short flight of steps, I don’t bother collapsing the Rollator.