Medline Premium Empower Rollator Walker with Seat, Folding Rolling Walker with 8-inch Wheels, Silver

I recently purchased this walker for my 83-year-old mother, who is 5'2". After adjusting everything to the lowest setting, it works perfectly for her. However, if you are shorter than 5', this might not be the right walker for you.I've found it to be very sturdy, although the handles do rattle a bit, it doesn't compromise the walker's stability. One of the features I particularly appreciate, which isn't common in rollators, is the movable seat. This allows my mom to step into the walker when she's near a sink, reducing her risk of falling, which was a problem before when she had to move the entire walker. Additionally, because she is shorter, she can sit and rest briefly on our walks by using the backrest in reverse when she gets tired.While the doorways at her assisted living facility are ADA compliant, it's worth noting that the walker didn't fit through the bathroom door at my home. On a positive note, I found it easier to fit this walker into the trunk of my Honda Civic compared to her previous, smaller one. The arms of the walker fold in, creating a slimmer profile for trunk storage.Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase for my mom.

This is a great walker! I bought this for my 83 yo mother to get her out walking more. She loves it and so do I. The main deciding factor was the storage situated under the seat for easy access. It is not only spacious but has a removable tote for valuables. Too many walkers have a smaller storage pack positioned on the front of the walker making access difficult. The colors stand out and we appreciate the reflectors for safety. The breaks are easy to lock and unlock. We like the sporty look as opposed to a "medical" look. It is sturdy and gives my mom more confidence. Assembly was easy, too. The only small negative is that the beverage holder is only big enough to hold a cup of coffee on the go or a small water bottle. Not a huge deal but would be nice if it was a little bit bigger to hold her regular water bottle. Although some reviewers are frustrated that it is too wide for doorways, we bought this for outdoor use, not inside the house. I want to get my mom out walking more on paved trails, sidewalks, and shopping mall walking during poor weather.

I’ve been searching for a good walker/rolator for my 92 year old mom who has been in and out of the hospital. She needed to build up her exercise, stamina and balance. But she wanted something she could use that would have a seat for resting.This fits the bill perfectly. It has given her mobility, stamina, and confidence. Her balance and endurance has improved. She went from sitting in a chair all day and getting more and more stationary to walking about 0.25 miles a day, every few days. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s regular, and builds her confidence and balance.One caveat: this is NOT a walker. It has wheels on all ground contact points. It’s not like a walker where the wheels are only on two legs. So this rolator can quickly get away from the user, risking a fall, if they don’t learn to use the brakes. Very important to practice with the user. But since there is slightly less control (meaning more freedom) the user builds stamina, balance, and confidence. It’s worked wonders for my mom and increased my independence since I don’t have to be home all the time to care for her…The build on this is strong, and sturdy, fully adjustable for big people down to little tiny people like my mom. The wheels are 8” which allows it to motivate over most bumps on a sidewalk or lawn. Some assembly is required. I would recommend that be done by someone with good reading ability and patience. It’s not hard to do, but some other reviews indicate that the unit was assembled incorrectly.The unit is not feather light, but that aids stability. That being said, I can lift and fold it with one hand, and put it into the car with ease (and I never go to the gym).

Pros: My husband uses a walker or cane but we have found that longer distances become problematic for going a distance and needing to go back when he is tired out. He also did not want a seat that had him riding backwards as so many of them have you doing. For that reason this works very well. The seat folds up and he can walk easily without anything getting in the way. When tired we fold the seat down and I push from behind while he rides facing forward. This one also has locking brakes, a feature missing on others which is surprising. He likes the padded, wide seat and finds it comfortable. Assembly was easy and it took only a couple of tries to master the folding aspect. Storage bags under the seat are a plus. Adjustable legs and arms complete an almost perfect rollator complete with cup holder. Cons: Surprisingly it does not come with any foot rests and none are available that we can find to attach. We solved that with a 'foot sling' with a rigid bottom. There are many options for this type. Also the backrest is attached to the arm rests. More like elbow rests! Placing the backrest in a comfortable position supporting the back will result in the arm rests being much too high. Lowering the arm rests to a comfortable height causes the back rest to be across the lower back and for him it is a bit uncomfortable. Your height would determine if this would be an issue. He is 5' 8". We solved the foot rest issue and in time will find the back rest solution. It is intended for short distances for riding so this issue is a minor concern but could be a better design.

Purchased for 90 year old for stability when walking and having a place to sit when needed. Easy to assemble and sturdy. Nice cushioned seat and handy cup/phone holder. It fits through most doors, but probably won't fit through most bathroom doorways. I would double the width of your doors if it is going to be used inside. We use it primarily outside and function type buildings. Inside we use a standard hospital type walker. Very happy with our purchase. Also it folds easily for travel.