ROLLATORS VS. WALKERS
• About one-third of the people aged 65 years and older fall once a year, and half of those aged 80 years and older fall every year.
• Walkers can partially support a person’s weight while he is walking or standing. Those with poor balance, weakness while standing, or who need firm immobile support to help them walk should not use a rollator. They should use a walker instead.
• The rollator is a walking aid only and should not be used as a transportation device. Don’t try to push someone in a rollator because most rollators don’t have the strength or carrying capacity for this type of movement. The welding for the rollator may give out if too much weight is placed upon it.
