According to the World Health Organisation, the percentage of falls in the over seventies ranges between 32% and 42%. That is a very high figure and it is the result of a combination of many factors, linked both to environmental aspects and to the presence of cognitive decline, a sedentary lifestyle, bone fragility and both physical and mental pathologies.
Therefore, based on the figures, preventing falls is more important than ever for the elderly. It is essential to organise a safe and functional home environment and, above all, to accompany elderly people in the delicate process of understanding when a condition of uncertainty makes it necessary to introduce a mobility aid.
The many types of aid available include rollators, which are becoming increasingly more popular thanks to their reliability and easy use. The structure is similar to that of a walker, with the addition of three or four wheels.
A rollator allows the user to move easily both around their home and outdoors.
Let’s take a look at the main features:
1. Easy to manoeuvre:
Our rollators are designed to make walking easier. They are easy to use and to handle, as they have anatomical and ergonomic handles or a single push bar, as in the case of the Sole rollator, which can be used to manoeuvre the rollator with one hand.
2. Folding and closable, ready to go!
Our rollators have a folding frame, which reduces their dimensions to a minimum when not in use. On our Artemis model, the pushchair-style quick closure system reduces the size of the rollator for journeys and travel in the simplest way possible
3. Capable of adapting to your characteristics
Rollators are aids and, as such, their purpose is to respond specifically to the needs and physical characteristics of their end users. That is precisely why all our rollators are adjustable in height and, on certain models, such as our Galatea or Febe models, the height of the seat can be adjusted as well.
4. Multi-purpose
More than just simple rollators! Our range includes various models with a backrest and a seat, on which to sit and rest for a few minutes, or, as in the case of our Gaya 2.0 model, the possibility of using the rollator as an actual transit wheelchair, with which to provide secure assisted mobility to your loved ones.
5. Design, plus easy and practical use, thanks partly to the accessories
Contemporary and sturdy, practical and comfortable.
Our rollators have a stylishly modern and distinctive design and are available in a wide range of colours. They also have incredibly comfortable padded seats and a broad range of accessories, bags and storage baskets that make them practical to use in everyday life. And the sturdiest of them all? That would be our Artemis model!
6. Indoors or outdoors
Both the structure of the frame and the different types of wheels available on each model make the rollators more suitable for manoeuvring on a smooth surface or also for transit outside, even on unpaved ground.
Do you want to know more?
Consult the rollators section of our website
Contact your nearest Moretti retailer
