Is it suitable or something similar when used trying to get out of a sedan. My father-in-law has Parkinson's and can't pull himself to stand position.
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No, I don't believe this would work in a vehicle. It slips under a cushion and that provides the main supports. Also, the legs and arms need more room that typically offered in a sedan. I'm not sure how much assistance he needs, but try this product - my father loves it! Although it doesn't seem like a lot, it actually helps with stabilization quite a bit. There's nothing to really push off from in the lower area of a car, and this little handle provides just that.Able Life Auto Assist Grab Bar -Vehicle Support Handle & Standing Aid + Hidden Key Compartment No, I don't believe this would work in a vehicle. It slips under a cushion and that provides the main supports. Also, the legs and arms need more room that typically offered in a sedan. I'm not sure how much assistance he needs, but try this product - my father loves it! Although it doesn't seem like a lot, it actually helps with stabilization quite a bit. There's nothing to really push off from in the lower area of a car, and this little handle provides just that.Able Life Auto Assist Grab Bar -Vehicle Support Handle &... » Read More No, I don't believe this would work in a vehicle. It slips under a cushion and that provides the main supports. Also, the legs and arms need more room that typically offered in a sedan. I'm not sure how much assistance he needs, but try this product - my father loves it! Although it doesn't seem like a lot, it actually helps with stabilization quite a bit. There's nothing to really push off from in the lower area of a car, and this little handle provides just that.Able Life Auto Assist Grab Bar -Vehicle Support Handle & Standing Aid + Hidden Key Compartment « Show Less
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This wouldn't help in getting out of a car. There are two other items to look for: the Avin (3001) HandyBar 3-in-1 Vehicle Support Handle, and the Stander CarCaddie. You may also find this useful: Secure® Transfer & Walking Gait Belt w/ Six Hand Grips & EZ Release Plastic Buckle. There are other brands of these items that may work as well or better. Good luck.
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I don't know that this item would help him in a car. They do have other devices that are used to help you get out of the car on the Stander site you can view them.
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As others have already said, it wouldn't work for a car. However, my Physical Therapist taught me something that I've used with my 93 year old mom that seems to work - 'Nose over toes and the butt will follow.' Of course, he needs to swing both legs out of the car, and slide himself to the side edge of the car seat before trying this. Hope this helps.
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This product not for cars. There is a product called Avin red handybar vehicle support would work better for that.
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I don't believe it would work for that. A free standing walker would be a better choice maybe.
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This worked for the couch, but I don't think it would work for a sedan. You might want to find something similar for a car but I don't think this product would work for the car.Good luck
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This is not super easy to fold up because Dad always has the seat full of "stuff" but I can easily put the walker in my PT cruiser unfolded. If she has a lot of weakness from her stroke I would not recommend swivel wheels.
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There are handles in the side of the seat which I would imagine should be rather helpful for those with difficulty moving about. Getting in and out of the unit is simple. I don't know your exact limitations but if you're able to manipulate your bad leg with your hands, I think you should be just fine.
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I used it for my 83 year old handicapped husband. Yes. On occasion it would move when he got up on it, so I had to make sure I either held it, or it was braced against something.
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Push the seat vertically and use the tie to pull up the hinged legs. Suggest a bungie cord to keep legs together when folded. You can do without it when you're used to taking it in and out. I just keep forgetting to put one in the car! Don't forget that this walker is steel. It is MUCH heavier than the aluminum rollators. Transverse Myelitis has left lasting paralysis in my lower body, but strength training exercises have given me stronger arms. I have no problem loading it in and out, but my 76 year old mom does... and she has to do the driving ha.If you do the team effort deal as well then you should be okay. If you're frail or do not have some upper body strength to haul it in and out of the trunk or back seat then I wouldn't recommend it. This thing can't be beat for balance control and the aluminum models just don't cut it. Hope this help!
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I use my rollator outside but we also use it as a transport chair when going out. My wife sometimes runs into problems when pushing me in doorways with an elevation separation. This is easily handled by pulling me in, in reverse. I have hardwood floors so I can not respond to the question regarding carpet. It's a good product.
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This should work for you. The person who uses this also uses a three-wheel mobility scooter and she was able to wheel over the hinged area without a problem.
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This model would fall and shift, there is nothing to hold it in place except the child's carseat. Good luck finding something that works for you!
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Yes! There is a basket that you can take off easily, then fold the unit for lifting. The little chair portion folds up. It's quite light so a normal sized adult can probably lift it with one hand. I put the folded walker in my trunk of the car quite often when taking my mom somewhere.
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I have a "hooked" basket from another device which works well and I also use the seat in the down position to hold heavy objects for transporting...I like this "rollator" much better than others I have used. I am a 66 year female with limited upper body strength but can get this in/out of car quite well....hope this helps
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Yes,it is designed to operate best with someone pushing the chair. The person sitting in the chair might be able to move by walking/pulling with their feet, but the wheels are not big enough for the person sitting in the chair to use to propel the chair like you could in a regular wheel chair.
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It runs automatically for 15 minutes without having to push the pedals, but keeping the feet in the pedals and the legs straight would be a problem I think. For use with a partially paralyzed man, I have to place it up against a wall so it doesn't move all over the floor, use a gait belt around his thighs to keep his legs from splaying, and it takes awhile to get his feet secure in the pedals. They still slip out on occasion. Shoes and barefoot didn't work, so we use slippers. It's not an easy set-up.
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We have one of those blank de blank recliners on which my wife cannot recline because she cannot return to an upright position without having me come to her rescue. The mechanism is not appropriate, or the spring is too rigid, something is wrong. I am considering getting another recliner for my wife who is now 87 and cannot get her earned relief from this misnamed monstrosity.
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I do not understand your question. I purchased this for my mother (86 yrs old) to assist her with getting out my car (Toyota Corolla). She now has the handle to grab onto, instead of the door frame. She also holds onto the handle while I maneuver a transport wheelchair into position so she can sit down. Is that what you mean? How useful the handle is depends on the physicality of the person using it, my Mom is spry for an 86 year old and can walk with an aid of walker. I hope my answer helps.
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Seems to me the best chair would be where you can sit straight up. I got this one the advice of my husband's neurologist because he has Parkinson's. We don't use it at all because it's too hard to get our feet into, and they slip out easily. I would not recommend this brand. Don't understand how anyone could actually use this.
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Yes it would be usuable when you are driving a car IF you have hung the collection bag lower than your car's seat and can continue to steer the car with the one hand not holding the urinal itself. NO it would not be usable as a passenger on a trolley or standing in any kind of a public line.
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We have a chair-height toilet and this item worked well, but the danger we experienced was the person getting up would let go with one hand and the item tipped which landed the person in the tub with bruises! If there had been a platform for both feet to stand on, it would not tip over. So, if the ill person is dizzy, this item may not be the safest. We found installing a grab bar on the wall in front of the toilet to be the best safety measure. This unit has the right size all the way around, but just isn't stable for a dizzy ill person!!