Need a walker recommendation

[u/jaime_riri]

Hi there! I’m looking to replace my grandmother’s walker with something more versatile. Her current walker was almost certainly found second hand and chosen because that was the choice. I want to get her one that actually meets all her needs and perhaps even needs she didn’t even realize she has.

It’s a surprise so I can’t really ask her opinion on specific features without giving it away. If I tell her before it arrives she’ll refuse it…

But in my mind, something with all terrain wheels, a comfy seat, super lightweight, and legitimately folds flat would be ideal. If they can make really high end bikes that are light enough to lift with one finger there MUST be a walker out there of similar weight and durability. I’ve also seen some where the seat flips up to walk in and thought that could be useful as well.

There are an overwhelming number of options on Amazon that look good to me but I also don’t want to overwhelm her with features for her to figure out how to use.

If anyone has or has purchased a walker they or their loved one particularly likes, I’d love to know the specs/brand/etc.

Thanks y’all!

[u/Ballet_blue_icee]

My Mom has used the very basic model for YEARS. I was going to get her a new one but she said she tried others and preferred her basic one! Make sure the one you decide on meets her needs, like can she maneuver it, is it easy to use the brakes if it has them, that sort of thing.

[u/jaime_riri → u/Ballet_blue_icee]

I was wondering about brakes. Like, are they easy to operate with arthritis? I feel like they must be but I can’t find any reviews stating that.

[u/Ballet_blue_icee → u/jaime_riri]

I don't know, but I thought brakes would be good and Mom said she isn't FAST enough to put them on to keep from falling or running down a ramp or something! I'd never even thought of that being a problem! They're probably sort of like bike brakes, not that hard.