samedi 18 mai 2013

The 3 Wheel Rollator Has Arrived

By Jennie Sandoval


There are many people out there who have a loved one who is getting to the point where walking around has become a chore. Sometimes it is not age that causes such a disability but rather they have a hard time breathing which limits their mobility. In such cases a 3 wheel rollator might be a better choice than a walker or a wheel chair.

If you have never seen one before they are like walkers with 3 wheels instead of 4 and the will almost always have a little cage in the front or a basket of sorts. What makes these so great is their superior mobility and their versatility. Walking around is one thing but when you need to carry things too you might need extra help.

On the other side of the coin you have the loved ones who are older and cannot move around so well anymore. Our seniors today are a bit more independent than they used to be. Even so, most of them are used to seeing their friends use a walker. They might be surprised to see a 3 wheel rollator.

Wheelchairs also sometimes lack someplace to put the oxygen talk you will need. You cannot very well put it on your lap. That leaves a walker. This is of course out of the question. With a walker, the user must do most of the work. They are generally only good if you need help or have a problem keeping upright. They do not have a place for an oxygen tank either.

In addition to the added benefit of space to carry things, the wheeled design helps to make it much more mobile because it is not hampered by feet that do not move and get stuck on everything. The wheels give the user the ability to slide it no matter what surface it is being used on. If moving too fast is a concern there is no need to worry, they come with a handbrake to help slow down or stop.

The brake does not need much pressure to operate. This is of course adjustable on most models because not everyone has a very strong grip. The handles can also be interchanged just in case you either do not like the look of them or maybe they are not soft enough to your liking. You can customize many different part of one of these.

These are also usually covered by insurance and medicare. Because people can generally show a need for such devices they are covered. If not, they are sold by both regular drug stores and medical supply stores alike. These are great for people who use oxygen too because the basket doubles as a place to hold the tank. This is a great advantage over wheel chairs because they generally do not have such a space.

Cost is always a concern for seniors as well. While these can sometimes be a bit expensive your insurance may cover the cost if you can show a direct need for one. A 3 wheel rollator is a great gift for a parent or grandparent who is still active. Even if your loved on is no longer active, maybe one of these would help them get active.




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