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> "Emily Bengston" wrote...
>> "Ursula Schrader" wrote:
>>> this December uses a wheeled walker (here it's called a 'Rollator') all
>>> the
>>>
>> I have started looking into buying a Rollator for myself. Two DSs already
>> use one and they are 5 & 10 years younger than me. When I visited one
>> earlier this year, I "borrowed" hers to go out to the mailbox for her,
>> while
>> she was doing something in the house. It made walking so easy, I decided,
>> That's just what I need for taking walks, one of my favorite activities
>> when
>> it is cooler weather.
>> Emily
>
> Oh, if you get yourself one, go for the Topro Troja or some such item:
> http://www.topro.no/en/area.asp?AreaID=1&menuItem=51
>
> As far as I have heard the Topro is the Rolls Royce among the whole crowd. I
> tried it before I made the whole family join in giving one to aunty. NAYY as
> folks usually say here. ;-)
>
> U.
>
>

>
>
> On 6/26/09 3:56 PM, in article h23cv8$jad$1@news01.versatel.de, "Ursula
>
>> "Emily Bengston" wrote...
>>> "Ursula Schrader" wrote:
>>>> this December uses a wheeled walker (here it's called a 'Rollator') all
>>>> the
>>> I have started looking into buying a Rollator for myself. Two DSs already
>>> use one and they are 5 & 10 years younger than me. When I visited one
>>> earlier this year, I "borrowed" hers to go out to the mailbox for her,
>>> while
>>> she was doing something in the house. It made walking so easy, I decided,
>>> That's just what I need for taking walks, one of my favorite activities
>>> when
>>> it is cooler weather.
>>> Emily
>> Oh, if you get yourself one, go for the Topro Troja or some such item:
>> http://www.topro.no/en/area.asp?AreaID=1&menuItem=51
>> As far as I have heard the Topro is the Rolls Royce among the whole crowd. I
>> tried it before I made the whole family join in giving one to aunty. NAYY as
>> folks usually say here. ;-)
>> U.
> I looked at the website, but did not find a dealer in the USA. I have to
> ask my sisters where they got theirs.
> Thanks for the information.
> Emily
>

> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 6/26/09 3:56 PM, in article h23cv8$jad$1@news01.versatel.de, "Ursula
>>
>>> "Emily Bengston" wrote...
>>>> "Ursula Schrader" wrote:
>>>>> this December uses a wheeled walker (here it's called a 'Rollator') all
>>>>> the
>>>>>
>>>> I have started looking into buying a Rollator for myself. Two DSs already
>>>> use one and they are 5 & 10 years younger than me. When I visited one
>>>> earlier this year, I "borrowed" hers to go out to the mailbox for her,
>>>> while
>>>> she was doing something in the house. It made walking so easy, I decided,
>>>> That's just what I need for taking walks, one of my favorite activities
>>>> when
>>>> it is cooler weather.
>>>> Emily
>>> Oh, if you get yourself one, go for the Topro Troja or some such item:
>>> http://www.topro.no/en/area.asp?AreaID=1&menuItem=51
>>>
>>> As far as I have heard the Topro is the Rolls Royce among the whole crowd. I
>>> tried it before I made the whole family join in giving one to aunty. NAYY as
>>> folks usually say here. ;-)
>>>
>>> U.
>>>
>>>
>> I looked at the website, but did not find a dealer in the USA. I have to
>> ask my sisters where they got theirs.
>> Thanks for the information.
>> Emily
>>
>
> Check http://www.phc-online.com/v/vspfiles/html/rollators.htm,
> http://www.specialty-medical.com/rollators_medical_walkers.html,
> http://www.1800wheelchair.com/asp/view-category-subcats.asp?category_id=436,
> or the Google search results page http://spedr.com/25ejl
>
> This is an attractive idea. I notice that I only shop stores that
> provide a cart or trolley. Kohl's gets my business, as does Target, but
> not Macy's.

> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping where
> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the heat &
> sun for very long.
>
> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before I make
> a decision on which to buy.
>
> Emily
>

>Emily Bengston wrote:
>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping where
>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the heat &
>> sun for very long.
>>
>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before I make
>> a decision on which to buy.
>You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing you want to be
>sure of is that the frame is sturdy and that the wheels are large enough
>and strong enough to be reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as
>long as there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and out of a
>vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not be the best choice, even
>though it's light, because it's usually not that strong. But there are
>other metals besides aluminum and steel.