Thursday, April 27, 2017

Tips When Looking To Buy A Rollator Walker

By Sarah Campbell


Walkers are devices for assisting people who are elderly or disabled in walking around the house or some place else they want. They might have a condition which limits their abilities in maintaining their stability and balance while walking. Using these devices enables them to have the sense of independence even with their situation.

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 the internet for stores selling these products in your area and get their contact information. There may also be advertisements in the yellow pages indicating which shops you can buy these from. Make a list of all of them and gather more information about them to help you in deciding where to get one.

Ask recommendations from your family members and friends as there might be one of them who bought this for themselves or others. This is the way you will be able to get an idea on the kind of customer service that particular store has basing on their experience. If the ones they recommended are not on your list yet then add them and get more information on them later.

Read testimonials and reviews online to know the brands that are compatible with your needs and the shops that are selling them. It would also be your chance to check if there are any negative reviews and complaints against them they had received. These things are found in websites showcasing reviews made by the people regarding certain products or shops.

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.

You can easily push larger tires and they are more stable when navigating rough terrains although they are heavier as well. Different type of brakes are available such as the loop brakes which you need to squeeze to function although people with weak muscles or arthritis may have problems with it. Make sure you choose a walker that is capable of supporting your weight.

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.

Inquire about the price of the product and what other accessories you can place on it. Some of the accessories you can place on it are removable bags or baskets under the seat. It is also better if they are selling spare parts in case you ever need one.




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