6 Things Everyone Must Know Before Buying a Walker with a Seat

[@BobandBrad]

For more info on adjusting your 4 wheeled walker brakes check out our video How To Easily Adjust 4 Wheeled Walker Brakes (In Your Kitchen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGi3mZSpgppqoMk

[@F_L_A_Bird]

Hey I enjoyed this I reminded me to call medi stop and tell him I'm bringing him my walker for repair... I have a loner and I don't like it I want my Walker back but I'm thankful that I have the neighborhood let me a spare. I love MY Walker though but the wheels kept sticking and finally one fell off so yeah. Having the right Walker is crucial 😌💕 thank you for putting out these videos of yours I really enjoy them and it's very informative! 😁 YAY

[@DollfieMew]

I take my rollator to the hospital store I got it from and they will adjust the brakes for me for free. 👍

[@wendyallard6219]

@@F_L_A_Birdl”😅 😅

[@JAMinerViews]

This video just makes me think.. when Bob and Brad retire one day, their videos will continue to educate far into the future.. and by sheer numbers, they will continue to be the two most famous physical therapists on the internet..

[@BobandBrad]

🤩

[@davidregan9872]

Some day they just might need one!😎

[@7YBzzz4nbyte]

Here in Sweden 🇸🇪 I believe most elderly have two walkers, one for outdoor purpose (longer walks, sturdy walker with brakes, a seat and basket) and one for indoors (with a stand for your coffee tray, and brakes of course). My dad definitely had two, granny on the other hand had only canes because it was prior to 1978).

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing

[@nelwilliams5969]

❤

[@christinajamianjohnson5083]

Thank you for this informative video! I had lumbar fusion/decompression 4 months ago. Walking and PT are helping my recovery at 74 yrs old. There’s NO way I could walk very far without my rollator walker. My legs get achy and I’ve got to sit down! I use it outside and around the house, even hauling laundry around on the seat. Last week I was at a wedding with it and heard a comment about ‘ that lady booking with the walker’ haha. I can move pretty fast with it. Brad is right about selecting tables in restaurants though, where you can park it. And also, at 5’ , I have a little trouble getting it in/ out of my jeep by myself. But, this is an extremely useful tool for me right now.

[@UrbaneHobbit]

This category is ripe for the kind of industrial design that high-end e-bikes currently enjoy. Run those cables inside, taper the cushioned tubing, color-match the wheels, make these things POP!

[@Senseshouldbesocommon]

When my Mom got a walker, my sister and I pimped it out for her. We used handlebar streamers, a bell, a little rearview mirror, and a basket. She loved it!

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Cute! Bells are great.

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome

[@joanpaez4445]

How kind of you! I'm sure you made her smile, and now she will be a star! She won't begrudge using her "vehicle"!

[@zuzuspetals8323]

A visiting PT set my mom up w her rollator. A big help. Then he adjusted it for her. Critical info: Lock the breaks before trying to sit. Also, folks w difficulty sitting and standing or w cognitive issues should not use a rollator unassisted. For exercise, using it on a carpet is safer, as the pile slows down the wheels. Hardwood floors or linoleum are fast surfaces. Use w caution. Thanks, guys, for your wonderful help! (“Hi, Bob!”) 😉

[@zuzuspetals8323]

p.s. Check w your local senior citizens’ center. Many have free medical equipment (donated by others) available for those in need.

[@ThankYouAbba]

This is a very important point you make: put the brakes on before sitting on the walker. 2x in this video Brad sits on the walker and hasn't put the brakes on! I came to the comment section specifically to write this because it is so dangerous that by example he did it wrong and that it wasn't verbally covered.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@MaryMyers-sg6bi]

Yes, I had a hard fall because I didn’t set the brakes. I stood and when I pushed down to stand it pushed my rollator backwards away from me and down I went: landed on my buttocks (the cushion helped), my head bounced off the floor and I broke a toe. Multiple bruises. Lesson learner.

[@anntaft7808]

I have been using rollators for years. Seat comfort is important! If yours is comfortable or hard as a rock, Amazon now sells cushions that you can add to the rollator. It makes a huge difference. I find rollators that come with a basket that fits below the front of the seat makes it easier to haul things or to shop. Pouches do offer more security though. I prefer rollators that have a firm seat over ones that are just a strap. I use my rollator to haul all sorts of stuff around . Firm seat makes hauling things much easier. The rollators with a strap seat may be much lighter, which is important if you will getting in and out of a vehicle . I am over 80 and have bad shoulders but usually can get my heavier rollator in my SUV. I find I am not very comfortable on a strap type seat. I only use it when I am having problems lifting or am making frequent stops. It takes up much less space in the trunk, which is handy when shopping.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing

[@CaliAnimalLover]

I have one that I bought from Amazon. And I really like it. I do love that he said the height should come up to the crease in your wrist, so I’ll check it to make sure it’s at the best height for me.

[@BobandBrad]

Let's hope so!

[@ellencox6572]

Loving my Drive walker for my 12 level Spinal Fusion! I’m not tall but my Drive adjusts to a tall which helps keep me from fatigue and keeps me straight when it sets in.❤❤❤ Love to all!

[@BobandBrad]

That's great!

[@CarolLanger]

I am surprised the video doesn’t mention that a wheeled walker with a seat is NOT a wheelchair, unless specifically designed to be one, which only a few are. Most walkers have a relatively high center of gravity and can tip over easily if pushed as a wheelchair. I have personally seen this happen twice on the sidewalks of Boston!

[@BobandBrad]

Good point.

[@lorenzoarodriguez6048]

My mother, kept using it as a wheelchair and fell a couple of times.

[@ThankYouAbba]

You are correct, that should've been covered.

[@tomuchfunwithgas846]

We were 1 block away, he was pushing the lady backwards, hit a crack in the sidewalk and we heard the crack as her skull hit the concrete. I think she lived ,but there was a lot of blood. Not good.

[@TayrnsTime]

Yikes. A nurse that told me one of these would help me told me she pushes her daughter who can't walk sitting on her rollator. Now I know that's dangerous. ​@@tomuchfunwithgas846

[@janetbodine5733]

I had Polio as a toddler and I do not have use of one arm -- Comodita' makes a walker designed for one-handed use - the Avanti - no seat available though, because that shifts the center of gravity and makes it more difficult to operate one-handed.

[@barbaraclanton-px9wi]

Great tips guys.I was a nurse.Now retired. Good advise.Thanks.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you showed where the handles should be. I seem to be bending over to use mine. I’m going to go look at the other videos you have on this. Be careful if you sit down and get up. I got up really fast, and didn’t remember there’s a wheel sticking out. I gotta quickly, turn to the right, and tripped over it and really hurt myself.

[@BobandBrad]

Our pleasure!

[@margaretlewis8189]

I know I’m the exception to the rule about adjust for height. If I adjusted this to my wrist, went for a walk and got tired, I’d be slumped over. I’ve found by raising the height of the handlebars…like almost up the bosom height, it creates less fatigue and less slumping. As for the seat, you simply have to adapt. But then I’m not in a lockdown facility yet, so the marbles inside my brain still work! Locking the rollator is REALLY important. Whether it’s as simple as putting a few groceries on the seat or the beach bag which doubles as my grocery box…locking things is important. But I live on the side of a hill and NOTHING is more terrifying than out of control rollator..

[@minniesimmonsmoody4761]

Love you guy's, great information and fantastic videos thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@happycook6737]

My rollator doesn't stay folded. So I bought long silicone twists (they look like braided red licorice and are sold at Harbor Freight). I just wrap it around. Helps me when I fly/travel. Another useful thing were elasticated loop ties. Having a seat is a lifesaver especially in Japan where I had to walk a lot and in the Cairns, Australia airport. Virgin Australia was 1 hour 30 minutes late boarding and there were zero seats at the boarding gate which was a 10 minute walk away from the nearest toilet/seating!

[@ixchelssong]

I mentioned to a friend, who, herself has a walker, that I was looking for a walker, for "just in case." Sometimes I'm a little unsteady! 😅 That friend picked up one like hers for me (without me asking). I used it a couple of times but found it way too heavy for me. It served to make me exhausted! This video will help me get a better one for me. 😊

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help!

[@JohnCoy-j1r]

Thank you for the great video. I bought an up-right walker which is great, but I didn't realize how top heavy it would be and has a tendency to fall forward if it hits a pebble or rock. I've learned to adapt, but you may want to mention this in future videos. Thanks again for your awesome advice!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DR-rv5lv]

Thank you two so much for the very helpful information. I need one of these now to use while I am waiting to have my second total knee replacement.

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@joansmith1747]

As a 78 year old widow, the weight of the rollator is most important to me. I have to be able to pick up and take out of my SUV. I go to the “Y” 5 days a week for Water Arobics for the past 5 years. Worn the wheels off the first rollator because of metal fatigue from be around chlorinated water, then I bought what I felt was a sturdier version. But it weighed 26 lbs, after a about 2 years, it became to hard to pick up. Bought a lighter version, 16 lbs. it seems the lighter the rollator the more it cost. I willingly will replace when needed. Never used Medicare to purchase, my understanding is they have some conditions on what and how often the rollator will be replace.

[@ritaclements3435]

I bought one that is for heavier, wider people. It was just shortly used. I knew the guy that used it. It was sold at his estate auction. I got a steal at $65, I think!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Hozanaa]

Hey Doctor! Great video there. Can I take collagen supplement without a doctor's prescription for my knee health?

[@lindajardee]

My mother in law uses a regular walker constantly as she falls frequently. She is 92. The problem is that she has a very narrow walker (the narrowest they come in) because of the width of her doorways. Those are no doubt too large if you have a home with much smaller doorways.

[@DG-gz1oe]

Someone that age and with frequent falls would likely not benefit from a 4 wheeled walker which might actually make her less safe from falling. A regular walker or one with front wheels only would be more stable.

[@BobandBrad]

That's too bad!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Excellent presentation and advice 👏👏👍👍😊

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you liked it!

[@seesterran3822]

👩‍🦼 Great video idea! I would love to see a similar video for wheelchairs-I need one for a petite person and I don’t know where to start looking.

[@BobandBrad]

We'll add it to our to-do list!

[@StillStanding6193]

Some models have adjustable seat height for shorter folks. I have one by Medline. Much safer for me. If the seat is too high and you try to sit on it, it still may roll from under you even with the brakes on.

[@BobandBrad]

That's great!

[@mamb70]

Great presentation gentlemen, very informative. Keep up the good work

[@PianoPatterns123]

You can add a rear view mirror to it like the ones used on motorcycles. Also, add a light for night time use. And if you want add a horn. Maybe add a high little flag to make yourself more visible in the parking lot. Consider a holder for your smart phone or your drink.

[@veronicasamantha13]

You're a good son, Brad!❤

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@lakedog7313]

You guys think of everything❤

[@BobandBrad]

We try!

[@BrendaHargrove-ps1ul]

Thanks for all the info

[@garbo8962]

Big boy here( over 300#'s ) and find it safer if I push the walker against a wall to stand up even with both brakes on. Will have to purchase one with the 7" wheels.

[@Ladylace47]

Thanks ror your video I have one and dont use it enough Very informative on how you alter the handle position 😊

[@serendipity6988]

Thank you for the video. Just one point. My friend had a walker which folded front to back which appears to be the type you are demonstrating. She unexpectedly encountered a small ledge on the floor in a shopping mall. The rollator folded and she fell heavily onto it ending up with quite severe injuries to both legs. Perhaps there needs to be some kind of locking mechanism on the hinges of these rollators. By the way, she has since purchased a different type of rollator.

[@BobandBrad]

Oh that is terrible, we are so sorry to hear that! Yes, something to avoid this happening would be very beneficial.

[@kathleen2020]

I got mine at an antique mall. It was less than $100 and in pristine condition.

[@diannsteck2644]

Thank you for sharing this video. Wish i had known how to do this years ago when my mom was using a walker. I did go to the video showing how to adjust the brakes. It is very useful to know. Thank you. BTW, I love the Bob & Brad t-shirt you were wearing in the video! DO YOU ALL STILL SELL THESE?

[@BobandBrad]

We do sell them! Here's the link if you want to check it out. bob-brad.myspreadshop.com/

[@PatNichols-u7b]

Ive had mine a while I Love it

[@ntxhaispaaj]

What’s your advice on uphill walking with walkers and wheelchairs?

[@gloriacotten6183]

Thanks so much for this video! I do have one question. When should a person purchase a two-wheel walker with fixed rear legs as opposed to a 4 wheel walker?

[@ayushhooda]

😅 The best thing I love about your videos is your SONG Definitely the best song I had ever Heard of Bob and Brad the two most famous....😅

[@BobandBrad]

We're happy to hear that!

[@cynthiascott2757]

Could you add evaluation of 3 wheel rollators to your presentation? I’ve used a 4wheeler for about a year. Love it for the seat, which I use for sitting as well as for transporting things about the house. However, I find it heavy and unwieldy for getting in and out of my SUV. Just got a 3 wheeler which is lighter weight and easily folds for storage behind driver’s seat. Downside is it seems more tipsy. Seat area is smaller .

[@InterruptingDW]

Thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@chrisspringer614]

Can you make a video on how to chose a knee scooter? Thanks.

[@JackDaniel-q5z]

How do you know which walker has the widest front tires please? Thank you.

[@lindaclark3751]

I needed to use my moms rolalater sitting my feet did not reach floor and the height adjustments I max out but could have used a bit more. Wished you addressed that issue. Luckily I only needed it for a couple days. I am 5'8" and stand full height

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry about that!

[@Hisword100]

What is the full name of the first walker you are talking about? I would like to get that one. Being computer challenged I do not see any link for it…

[@namasterising]

can you put a link to your rollinator and the chair on wheels you are sitting on? TY!

[@BobandBrad]

We like OasisSpace for the tall walkers and here's a rollator walker that we like as well: amzn.to/46ujZ0R amzn.to/3y5gFMJ

[@namasterising]

@@BobandBrad TY!!! So kind of you to respond so quickly!

[@dlawlis]

My dad's PT told him that Medicare would pay for the walker, but that it's a one time deal ie. if you later require a wheelchair, Medicare won't cover it. Can anyone confirm/deny?

[@ninsemor]

I get this Walker tomorrow for free from danish healthservice

[@BobandBrad]

Good to hear!

[@redbird4]

How do you go up or down stairs with a four wheel rollator, that are in the front and in the back.

[@namewithheldnamewithheld2725]

I had a injury to my back and got one through my insurance.

[@joanneyarwood147]

What about weight to lift up and put in car .I only weight 98 pounds

[@anntaft7808]

Rollators with the strap type seat are might liter and take up less space. MIT makes a huge difference. Try sitting on it before buying. I am quite large and I find this type difficult to sit on for long periods, but that might not bother you.

[@7BlackGoats]

I need one but there’s no way I can afford it. 😢 I’m tired of staying in the house all the time, I want to walk around the block.

[@marcyjames6758]

Found your video. I hope it’s ok to ask a question. 2 devices were spoken about. My husband needs a walker, it just seems standing up vs leaning forward would seem someone wood be more susceptible to falling forward. Is there a specific reason for one over the other?

[@annw1395]

Suggestion: film in front of a PLAIN background. Having the busy shelves behind you overlapped and interfered with seeing the lines of the walker. Good tips otherwise.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@patphares6258]

Good info…. ❤❤❤😊

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you think so!

[@wildbillgreen]

How to avoid needing a walker when you get old would be a great topic

[@7YBzzz4nbyte]

Leg exercises at the gym? A 100 year old walking daily some 2 kilometers/miles with her walker said that once you lose your leg strength, you're done with.

[@DG-gz1oe]

Seek out a geriatric certified physical therapist for an evaluation of strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance and for advice on exercise to promote better aging.

[@BobandBrad]

We can add it to our to-do list

[@glendapolich7549]

Good to know info!!! 🌝⚘

[@BobandBrad]

😊

[@goldfinch102]

Lightest walker please?

[@BobandBrad]

Probably a folding walker like one like this: amzn.to/3WUP4rx

[@ellenlandowski1659]

People walk more upright with The walkers with fold up seats

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing

[@SeatSeatsss]

How much dinar

[@mariemaglione4079]

Don’t need it anymore but they should be higher so you can walk up straight

[@brittany94]

I feel like we’re holding Mike up from the golf course 😂

[@BobandBrad]

😂

[@carlawilliams8136]

thank u.

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@ArthurTMORRIS]

I bought my Walker like the one they are showing 7 bucks because I got it from a second hand store and it's a good shape

[@barbarah9917]

I was waiting to see how high while standing I'm 5/10 ty.

[@babakhelawan6319]

You get one from Medicare free

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I love my Drive Nitro. I can fold it up, and it stays together until I push the seat down. Much easier getting it in and out of the car.

[@BobandBrad]

That's good!

[@jeffwinger1057]

Main problem is the frames are made of aluminum recycled from pop cans in China and cannot be trusted not to break and collapse like my dad's did.....re injuring him.

[@LadyTinaMarie1]

Is this Bob? Where's Brad? Is this Brad? Where's Bob?

[@jlastre]

“Under $200”. Well I suppose a Medline at $70 is under $200. Personally I have a Lumex walkabout at $180. Medicaid paid for it all. I have SLE and diabetes, but probably can have enough strength and balance to fold it and take it one floor to my basement. Thanks for the video.

[@MaryClary-w8g]

Never buy small wheels...

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@paulkatz258]

5/7/24

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeannekrajewski]

Not sure why Brad dissed the spectacular TALL Oasis walker? Gazillions of taller (men) would CERTAINLY PREFER those TALL sturdy and SAFE walkers!!! 😄😆

[@BobandBrad]

We just want to make sure they fit you properly

[@goldfinch102]

There all too heavy good ones?…my Back ooch

[@xavierminchello8431]

THE VA GIVES THEM TO VETERANS WHO ARE IN NEED!

[@namewithheldnamewithheld2725]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BobandBrad]

😊

[@DG-gz1oe]

It's disappointing that physical therapists did not stress that this type of walker is not good for many people. The best idea is to have an evaluation by a physical therapist (geriatric specialist preferred) of the person's strength and balance to determine which device (from a variety of canes and walkers) is best, to properly fit it to that person, and instruct in its proper use. A person with poor balance is not going to benefit from having 4 highly moveable wheels under them!

[@ljhendrickson2960]

Great point!

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry you feel that way!

[@dcwatashi]

I can’t believe these guys Don’t even know that this is not a walker that is a Rollator a walker only has two wheels

[@BobandBrad]

We do know it’s a rollator is. It’s a type of walker. Therefore it is a walker 😊

[@kricket3815]

All those walkers that I see people using make them look like they're walk with a hunchback they look like they're too short they should be taller

[@husbandrew]

The VA gave my mom a Drive Nitro of some sort and the booklet or PDF say not to move while seated in the Rollator? Like huh? The whole purpose I thought was if she got tired a caregiver or I could move her when she's tuckered out! Obviously she can't just push herself around with her feet! Is this another instance of avoiding lawsuits like with cottonswabs going in the ear? The Rollator can withstand 300lbs but not me going over some little bumps or cracks? Cmon now.

[@daisyaliciafuentesmarroqui9332]

Pero no sirve sí más me mata ni se cerró eso no sirve en la cara me di con esa andadera no sirve cámbienla no sirve

[@SirGregoryPageTurner]

Most are limited to 200 or 250 pounds? In other words, they're not suitable for Americans.

[@daisyaliciafuentesmarroqui9332]

No sirves andadera no sirves andadera no sirve

[@NicholasDeLuca-i7x]

YOU ARE SPEAKING TO THE SENILE CROWD USE DRAWINGS AND LESS TALK!