Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

Kevin Wolfthal Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:35:52 -0700


Heather,


I wish that I would be able to engage both brakes with one hand,
so I may have to re-think the Hugo.   I'm pretty sure there are
such rollators.

I'm glad yours has helped you and your Mom.

Take care,
Kevin





Heather & Pieter wrote:

Kevin,

My walker is not called a Hugo, can't remember the name right now butlooks much like the Hugo. My brakes can be engaged one brake at atime. So you can hook your cane onto the handle if need be and do onebrake at a time.My mother with diabetic neuropathy uses her walker 'all the time' inher home and out. She just does not walk without it at all.My sister with MS uses hers when need be and I use mine when shoppingalone or going for a walk. I don't need mine in the house just yetbut perhaps in a few years I might.Hope you enjoy yours.Heather in Calgary


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    Hi again,

    One more question, can the brakes be operated with either hand, or
    do you
    have to press them both together.  I may use it sometimes with a cane
    in one hand.

    Thanks,
    Kevin








    Candis Kalley wrote:

    I think so.  I can lift at max 10# or so and I lift my Hugo into

my SUV.On Hugo, you lift the seat up and there is a strap that you pull

    and the Hugo folds right up.  I usually have to study myself
    against the back of the car to lift but like I said I am limited
    on my lifting.

I live by myself so I'm very in independant and manage just

    fine.  The only times I've had problems is when someone tries to
    help.  It throws my rhythm off of lifting and turning to get Hugo
    into the car.

You will always have a seat available with Hugo plus the added

    support to walk and carry things.  I have carried a whole car
    load of groceries on Hugo.  2 bags on each handle and several on
    the seat.   Hugo also has great side and back bags.  I always
    keep an umbrella in the back pack plus a folding cane so that I
    can use the cane when I go on the airplane because the airlines
    put Hugo in the cargo hold.  Also, when you go thru the checker,
    security will take Hugo thru while you have to go thru walking -
    so I've found the folding cane helpful in those instances.

There are some benefits to being handicap - at the airlines the

    lines are shorter.

In the front of the back pack are several compartments for pens,

    small pads and the such.  Other models I looked at charged extra
    for the back pack (bag).

I have also used Hugo to carry heavy boxes when I go to the post

    office.  Larger boxes fit right across the handles and you can
    still use the handles.   Hugo also has helped carry things out to
    curbside for trash pickup, carry the laundry basket and all kinds
    of uses.  Hugo is a great helper.

Hope you enjoy.Candy K.

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        Hi Candy,

I'm glad!

        Is it easy to fold up if you take it in a car?

        Thanks!
        Kevin




        Candis Kalley wrote:

        I have the Hugo and LOVE it.  I think you will be very happy with it.

        Candy K.

        [Original Message]
        From: Kevin Wolfthal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
        To: <Tmic-list@eskimo.com>
        Date: 4/14/2007 10:57:26 PM
        Subject: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

Thanks to everyone who replied re: rollators.

        I am having second thoughts about the 'Dannie', because as someone
        suggested, the reverse brakes might be hard on my already painful hands.
        Thank you to whoever brought that to my attention.  (I'm sorry I can't
        thank everyone individually, typing with one finger now).

        I like the looks of the Hugo, the seat looks supportive, and the price
        isn't bad.  I might just order it and take my chances.

        Thanks again!
        Kevin


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