| √ Total Cost to Your Door | | | | for the 8" wheels which offers more stability, ease of |
| YOUR TOTAL COST = PRODUCT + DISCOUNT + | | | | push, and better movement through different terrains. |
| TAXES + SHIPPING + (oversize) SHIPPING | | | | There is usually an extra $20 charge for this option. |
| Buying on the internet means that someone is going to | | | | √ Basket or Pouch |
| have to pay for shipping. You will see three different | | | | Consider purchasing a rolling walker that comes with a |
| ways that eRetailers handle this. | | | | basket. Having one allows flexibility. They can be |
| √ One's Height | | | | placed under the seat or in front of the seat in the |
| Though rolling walkers are adjustable, remember that | | | | event that an oxygen tank, a grocery bag, or even a |
| they adjust to a maximum and minimum height. Be | | | | sweater needs to be taken. Keep in mind that most |
| sure that your height falls into the height range of the | | | | lower cost rollators will only come with a under-seat |
| specific walker that you are interested in. Be sure to | | | | pouch. |
| look at the maximum and minimum height of the | | | | √ Frame Material Used |
| walker handles. The handles on the aluminum rolling | | | | Rolling Walkers are generally made of two materials. |
| walkers sold here at adjust between 34 - 38.5 inches. | | | | There are some made of steal tubing, while others are |
| √ One's Weight | | | | made of aluminum. Steal tubing walkers offers a |
| Consider the user's weight and match it to the | | | | substantial carrying load. This is a good option for |
| maximum load capacity for the rollator. Some rollators | | | | someone weighing more than 250 pounds. One draw |
| have a maximum weight capacity of 250 lbs while | | | | back is that steal frames weigh more than the |
| others offer 300 lbs. | | | | alternative and take more energy to maneuver. |
| | | | The alternative is a walker made of aluminum tubing. |
| √ Breaking Method | | | | They can sometimes weight 10 pounds LESS than |
| There are two breaking systems for rollators. There is | | | | their steel counterparts. Because of their lighter weight, |
| the loop breaking and the push down systems. | | | | they tend to be more popular but also more |
| The loop breaking system uses one's manual dexterity | | | | expensive. |
| to squeeze the handles. Doing so, ultimately stops the | | | | So while comparing prices is good, be sure to check |
| wheels from rolling forward. Be sure to purchase one | | | | the material used. |
| with locking breaks for more stability when sitting | | | | |
| down. | | | | This Rollator Purchase Guide is brought to you by |
| The alternative requires one's body weight to push | | | | WALK and GO.com |
| down against the rolling walker to stop the forward roll | | | | Walk and Go.com, offers durable medical equipment. |
| of the wheels. This option is the best for those with | | | | Products include but are not limited to Rollator, Rolling |
| arthritis. | | | | Walker, Forearm Crutches and Shower Chair. |
| √ Number and Size of Wheels | | | | WAG.com's mission is to provide quality DMGs at the |
| Wheels come in three or four. Four wheels offer more | | | | lowest prices possible. |
| stability. The standard size is are 6" castor wheels. Opt | | | | |