I have been dealing with MS for a few years now, and mobility has become more difficult, especially on longer walks and getting in and out of the car. There is so much information that it gets confusing after some time.(removed by moderator)
The rollator seems really compact and easy to fold, which is important for me because I have limited storage space at home and in the car. A lot of reviews mention it’s sturdy but still lightweight. On the other hand, the Vive handle assist looks helpful for car transfers, which is one of the hardest parts of my day right now. Some blog reviews make the rollator sound like a must-have, while others say small assist tools like the car handle can make a huge daily difference. It’s hard to know what really works in real life vs just specs on a page. I just want to make a careful decision because these things are not cheap, and I don’t want to buy something that ends up unused in the corner. If anyone here has personal experience with either of these, especially with MS mobility issues, I would really appreciate your thoughts. Both have tons of reviews features are amazing. I need your help to decide, and thanks in advance.
Hi @rowan1 it slightly unfortunate that a moderator has removed the name of the Rollator but here are my general thoughts about mobility.
I am getting to the stage where I might soon need something to help me get in and out of the car - I currently hold on the the car roof.
I have a small folding and relatively light mobility scooter which as made a big difference to my life. I can walk but not that far so the scooter enables me to get out and about.
I have been thinking about getting a Rollator for use around the house but I’m not yet at the stage of buying one . Having looked at Rollators online my thoughts so far are that the ideal would be something to use in and out of the house , lightweight but folding and with a good , comfortable seat and perhaps with suspension on the wheels
It sounds like you’re thinking ahead in a really sensible way — planning for something to help with mobility before you have to get it makes a big difference in comfort and confidence.
Here are some key things to think about when you’re considering a rollator for in-home use and getting in/out of the car:
Just wondering if you have visited any mobility shops to try out the range of Rollators or if , because you have problems with walking, why not a wheelchair, a powerchair or mobility scooter? A rollator might not get you very far at all!
P.S I notice that in an earlier post you were wanting recommendations on protein powders to support you with your workouts. Would I be right in thinking that your upper body strength is good? A self powered wheelchair might be best for you.
Hi @rowan1 a PPPS, I was thinking about you question on mobility aids and wondering what ‘type ‘ of MS you have and how fast your symptoms including walking problems are developing? have you discussed all this with your neurologist and/or MS nurse? Might be worth it to get some idea about your future and to help inform decisions about mobility aids. Also, as suggested earlier, do visit your nearest mobility shop to look at and try different options. There are dozens of different Rollators, wheelchairs or what ever . As you say planning ahead is good!