Mobility Aid...

[sandyRoe]

Is there such a thing as a Zimmer frame with wheels? I suppose it would also have some sort of brake to prevent it slippin away.

[ummmm]

Yes.

http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=nectar-tb-v2&va=zimmer+frame+with+wheels

[mrs_overall]

Loads and loads sandy

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=zimmer+frame+with+wheels&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ENBbUYzKF4PP0QXLmYDIDg&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&;bih=643

[sandyRoe]

Any thoughts of which of the two at the top of this page would be best?
http://www.janshop.org.uk/walking-frames.html

[ummmm]

The one on the left if you need to take small breaks.

[mrs_overall]

sandy it would depend on your priority - having a sit down now and again or being able to do a fair size shop

[sandyRoe]

OK. Thank you both. It's not for me but for an elderly sister. I'll ask her what she thinks.

[mrs_overall]

Good luck

[EDDIE51]

My wie has the one on the left, she can stop and use it as a seat whenever she needs to. It folds flat for storage or to go in the car.

[EDDIE51]

'Wife' even!

[sandyRoe]

Eddie51, the people advertising them seem reluctant to show the price. Do you mind saying how much the one your wife uses cost?

[ummmm]

Sandy. I have a mobility shop down the road from me. I can go and check the prices if you want?

[sandyRoe]

That's good of you to offer, Ummm, but I've found a website of a place here in Belfast which shows prices. The 7th one down at £144 looks as though it would do.

http://www.odelmobility.co.uk/shop/Mobility/Walking_Aids/1/16/2/

[humbersloop]

they don't seem too dear on the shopping behemoth sandy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0&;_nkw=mobility+aids&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[Gizmonster]

Depending on what you're after, the three wheeled version is considerably cheaper than the rollator (4 wheeled version).
Most of them come without a seat (but you can get some with seats).

A quick search for "tri walker" brings up:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=tri+walker&meta=&rlz=

[sandyRoe]

It's not to be used for any great distance so the Triwalker, the 3 wheeler, would probably be ok. And E-Bay looks to be the place to buy.
Again. thank you all for your advice.

[humbersloop]

those wheels look scary though - is there a brake??

[EDDIE51]

We were lucky got ours 2nd hand for £20, they are on ebay I'll have a look for you.

[LazyGun]

@Sandy - Just to add - My father makes use of that deluxe rollator - 4 wheels, its own seat, small carry-bag, brakes and folds in half basically so fits easily into a car boot for example.

Made a big difference for him, so I can certainly recommend that one.. ( from your link on your 08:10 am post, about 7-8 down...

[campbellking]

Sandy, please be cautious if buying second hand. I work as a physiotherapist and the state of some of our patients' walking aids needs to be seen to be believed (some are a bit shocked when we condemn things that have worn through metal bits and/or are bent) . Your local physio should provide basic walking equipment, has your sister been assessed by a physio?

[Eve]

Also check if they need any adjustment, I know my walking sticks were personally adjusted for me by physio. Different people prefer different things too, would it be possible to take her to a mobility shop to have a look and try them out for herself, see what she finds the most comfortable.

Also consider other needs. I know I have walking sticks rather than a frame but things I have had to try to adjust to especially are storage when not needed and whether she will want to be carrying anything - for example does she do any of her own grocery shopping? Trying to use a trolley or frame and carry bags can be harder than it may look.