Sturdy? My mother in law has problems with balance?
1195730
My father has the same issue and he enjoys his shower chair. Sits low and seat it pretty wide to assist with comfort and balance. In my opinion it will do just fine. Hope you find it to be the same.
1195731
I am 270lbs and I feel like it is nice and sturdy. The legs and wide so that when I move around I don't feel it tipping. Best shower chair we looked at and it is also comfortable. I use it in my sauna for 30 minutes at a time and it is great!
1195732
It is very strong and sturdy. There was no problem of it tipping or being unstable.
1195733
Although this chair has good qualities such as height adjustments, rubber leg covers and handles in seat and back, it is lightweight. If your mother were to lose her balance while standing and holding onto the chair, I am afraid it might tip over with her. If she is sitting, I think it would be sturdy enough to not tip.
1195734
My Mother has been using this for a couple of months and says she has no problems. It's very sturdy. I sat on it before we put it in the shower and it is solid and not wobbly at all. We are both bigger women over 200 pounds.
551187
My husband is about 200 lbs. and the stools are holding up. That being said, I wouldn't go much over that on a regular basis.
1444945
just be careful it isn't as sturdy as it should be. I bought this for my mom but I am afraid she will fall.
1244429
It is sturdy if all the screws are tight. I move mine around and it seems to make the screws loosen up. I just need to put loc-tite on them to solve the problem. The base is a thin wall steel tube that can be drilled and anchored to concrete or floor of sort. Hope this helps, I am happy that I bought one.
1523728
I think it should be ok. My husband weighs about 250 lbs. No problems. IT 's pretty sturdy.
1175658
Yes, very study, the paperwork says it safe up to 250lbs and it seems to be true. Very well constructed and very balanced. My mother who is 89 and 145 lbs loves it.
1156525
It is definitely more sturdy, but I do make an effort to keep in straight, at my side, rather than swinging out in front of me. I have an arthritic hip that can get gamey. My daughter says she has noticed it is more sturdy with side to side movement rather than forward and back. It does balance on its own which is cool, though I have walked off without out it once.
707580
My mother-in-law, who has back problems, said that she likes the bed's firmness. It's in our guest room, so I haven't slept on it. She is very particular, so I tend to believe her.
1801119
Not a problem. I have used them for about 6 months and it supports my family, a cumulative 500lbs or so, frequently with no problems.
167882
The walker I purchased has been used for many months by a 5'-2" woman with no wobble problem. I also made a "wobble" comment, warning that an unusually tall and heavy person could have stability issues.
656778
I think she will be fine in this one. It is quite sturdy for the reasonable price tag. We use an extra cushion and padded foot rest. My mother is in it most of her day. Hope it works out well for you all.
1086332
My mom is 84 next month and it is not hard for her to use at all. She uses a cushion on top. The only thing I can say negative is that it is not light and a little difficult for her to move if she wants to use it on different furniture.
2278934
If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four pronged canes that can trip someone. If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four... » Read More If she has severe problems with balance and stability, I would recommend that she use a walker instead. There are situations that necessitate my use of the walker over the Hurricane. Flat terrain, hard surfaces such as hardwood or carpet are user friendly, but walking over grassy areas does not give me stability I need, especially if I am tired or am experiencing a lot of pain. The price is reasonable enough for you to order the cane and see how she functions as she uses it. Returns are usually pretty with Amazon. Good luck to your grandmother. The Hurricane is much safer than the four pronged canes that can trip someone. « Show Less
1730466
The seat is not adjustable, but the handles are. It is very well made and comfortable. I think that your mother-in-law would be fine. I am five feet tall. The seat is fine or a tad short. i think it would be okay for someone who is two inches shorter.
1438809
Both of mine are able to stand upright without issue. Since it's a thin metal, I'd suggest just hitting it a couple of times. Otherwise I'd return it.
1858333
The chair is exceptionally stable. My 83 year old mother in law sits in it all day without a problem. The bottom base is very wide.
196188
no - though my mother who uses it is very petite, it is very stable and has absolutely given her the independence she craves.