Medline Premium Empower Folding Mobility Rollator Walker with 8" Wheels, Blue

Phenomenal walker. I can't say enough about it as a family member caring for their parent. Large enough wheels for stability but not too large for it to be overkill. Great storage options. All features adjustable including wheel length, arm length and push pads. Seat is very comfortable. This walker is foldable and easy to transport. Seat pops up so you can use it to stand at counters easily. My mother has Parkinson's and we have been searching for solutions for her as her disease progresses. This is the solution. Very stable and customizable.

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.

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).

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.

We bought this for my dad who is in his late 70’s and has Parkinson’s. It’s relatively easy for him to use but has a tough time when it comes to sitting because there’s no brake setting to keep it from rolling when he goes to sit down…he has to hold the brake handle as he sits which can be a very difficult task some days. It’s smooth when he walks and the wheels are large enough to go through grass, on concrete, over uneven walkways (brick or cobblestone sidewalks) but I wouldn’t try it on a beach by any means. It’s also not easy to get through restaurants or a lot of stores with either. The biggest issue is the weight. My mom is 5’1 and 79 years old and it’s way too difficult for her to fold up and way too heavy for her to lift into the back of the car. I’m not sure what we’ll do with this walker but we’re now looking for something that’s more senior friendly (since I can’t always be there to help get it in and out of the car) and safer for when he needs to sit down without it rolling away from him. It’s a pretty blue though!