Good Rollator and/or Scooter?: With the mind... - Ataxia UK

Ataxia UK

4,110 members4,689 posts

Good Rollator and/or Scooter?

ConfusedAtaxian profile image
3 Replies

With the mind boggling choice out there and fellow Ataxians on this site, recommendations/make and model and why it’s so good would be helpful.

Written by
ConfusedAtaxian profile image
ConfusedAtaxian
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
Veteran250 profile image
Veteran250

Dear Confused.

I had an electric scooter for about six years, it dismantled into five parts to go into the car and the battery was very very heavy.

I now have an electric powerchair, and it lifts into the car boot with a hoist that is fitted into the car. The problem with the scooter in turning round in a confined space, whereas the powerchair turns in its own space, so much easier, so from my point of view, I would say get an electric wheelchair. 😀

ConfusedAtaxian profile image
ConfusedAtaxian in reply toVeteran250

Thank you Veteran 250. I am putting off using a wheelchair until absolutely necessary, I use a Nitro walker which is amazing.

FFNick profile image
FFNick

When carried in a car the vibrations loosen screws which get lost so monthly I tighten them. They come in different sizes and having a shelf/seat is useful for carrying stuff.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

wheelchair or Scooter

Hello all, Hope most are keeping well, I am up and down , Think I shall call myself Yo Yo, As I...
lottiejemma profile image

Rollator

My balance is much worse today and I have decided to buy a rollator, but which one to buy? I have...
Jenny789 profile image

Which Rollator?

I am looking at the Trionic site and want to know which would be better - a walker or a veloped...
Poppy214 profile image

Rollator question

I am getting less steady on my feet and thinking about moving on from using a stick to help with my...

Difficulties with rollator

Hi I have recently bought a rollator and find that I hit the rear wheels with my feet because I...
violasrbest profile image

Moderation team

See all
HarryB profile image
HarryBAdministrator
VE93 profile image
VE93Administrator
WendyBom profile image
WendyBomModerator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.