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Stander Wonder Walker, Lightweight Foldable Space Saver Rolling Walker for Adults, Seniors, and Elderly, Compact Travel Walker with 6-inch Wheels and Ski Glides for Mobility Support, Cobalt Blue
$98.72
Brand | Able Life Comfortably Independent |
Color | Cobalt Blue |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 8 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 24″D x 24″W x 38″H |
- Compact Folding Walker: The Wonder Walker is the world’s most compact folding walker; the patented EZ Fold-N-Go technology allows it to fold 4 times smaller than the average walker into a 5 x 7 inch footprint to help save space while on the go
- Travel Friendly: Use the Wonder Walker when traveling, running errands, or getting around the house; the lightweight walker weighs just 8 pounds, making it is easy to load and unload from a vehicle; the sturdy aluminum frame supports up to 400 pounds
- No Assembly Required: The senior walker comes pre-assembled and ready to use out of the box, no hassling with complicated asembly; the padded handles can be adjusted from 32.5 to 39 inches tall; for best use, adjust handles to fit your wrist height
- Fixed Front Wheels: The 6-inch fixed wheels provide stability and security when walking; the rear ski glides provide ease of movement both indoors and outside; upgrade to the Stander Wonder Walker Plus for front swivel wheels and storage accessories
- Narrow and Stylish Design: Measuring 24 x 24 inches, the walker for seniors has a slim design that makes it easy to use in small spaces; with seven color options, choose the one that suits your style without looking like traditional medical equipment
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Description
Standard Walkers with Free Shipping and Standard 3-5 Day Delivery
Standard Walkers come with the added convenience of free shipping and a standard 3-5 day delivery, ensuring you receive your mobility aid quickly and at no extra cost. This efficient service makes purchasing a standard walker a seamless experience, providing fast access to a device that enhances mobility and independence. Galenus Medical offers this hassle-free shipping, making us a top choice for reliable, customer-focused service.
What Is the Weight Capacity of Standard Walkers?
Standard walkers are designed to provide reliable support, typically accommodating user weights between 250 and 350 pounds, though some heavy-duty models may support up to 500 pounds. This range ensures that individuals of various body types can find a suitable option for safe mobility. Consumers often ask about weight capacity to confirm the walker can handle their needs, offering stability and security for daily use.
How Much Do Standard Walkers Weigh?
Portability is a key concern, and standard walkers are generally lightweight, weighing between 5 and 8 pounds. This makes them easy to lift, carry, or store, ideal for users who need a simple, manageable mobility aid for home use or short trips. The lightweight design reduces strain, allowing users to move with confidence and minimal effort.
Are Standard Walkers Foldable?
Yes, many standard walkers are foldable, featuring simple mechanisms that allow them to collapse for storage in small spaces like closets, car trunks, or during travel. Consumers often inquire about foldability to ensure the walker is convenient for transport or when not in use, making it a practical choice for flexible lifestyles.
Do Standard Walkers Have a Seat?
Unlike rollators, most standard walkers do not include seats, as they are designed for basic support while walking rather than resting. Some models may offer optional attachments or padded crossbars for brief support, but consumers often ask this to understand the walker’s purpose, ensuring it aligns with their need for simple, steady assistance.
Are the Handlebars Adjustable?
Adjustability is crucial, and standard walkers often feature handlebars that can be adjusted in height, typically ranging from 30 to 38 inches to suit users of varying statures. This allows for proper posture and comfort, reducing strain on the back and shoulders. Consumers ask about this to ensure a personalized, ergonomic fit for safe use.
What Type of Tips or Feet Do Standard Walkers Have?
Standard walkers typically have rubber tips or feet for grip and stability, with some models offering optional wheels (usually 3 to 5 inches) for smoother movement. These tips are designed for indoor use on flat surfaces like tile or carpet, though they can handle light outdoor use on smooth pavement. Users ask about this to confirm suitability for their environment.
Do Standard Walkers Have Brakes?
Most standard walkers do not include brakes, as they rely on the user lifting and placing the frame for controlled movement. Some models with optional wheels may feature simple friction brakes for added safety. Consumers often ask this to understand how to safely maneuver the walker, especially on uneven surfaces or slopes.
What Accessories Are Included?
Standard walkers often come with minimal accessories, but some include options like trays, baskets, or clip-on pouches for carrying small items. These may have weight limits for safety. Consumers ask about accessories to ensure the walker meets practical needs, such as carrying a phone, keys, or a water bottle during use.
How Durable and Stable Are Standard Walkers?
Built for reliability, standard walkers feature sturdy frames, often made of lightweight aluminum or steel, providing stability on flat surfaces to prevent tipping. Their simple, four-legged design ensures dependable support. Consumers inquire about durability to confirm the walker can withstand regular use over time.
Are Standard Walkers Covered by Insurance or Medicare?
Coverage for standard walkers depends on medical necessity and a prescription, with Medicare Part B potentially covering part of the cost as durable medical equipment. This can make walkers more affordable for those with mobility-related health conditions. Consumers often ask to explore cost-saving options for their purchase.
How Easy Are Standard Walkers to Assemble and Maintain?
Standard walkers typically require little to no assembly, often arriving ready to use or needing simple adjustments like handle height. Maintenance is straightforward, involving wiping down the frame and replacing rubber tips as they wear. Consumers value this ease, seeking a hassle-free solution for mobility support.
What Is the Price, and Is It Worth the Cost?
Standard walkers are budget-friendly, typically priced between $30 and $150, depending on features like wheels or folding capability. Their value lies in affordable, reliable support for mobility. Free shipping and 3-5 day standard delivery add to the appeal, making them a cost-effective choice for users.
Are There Weight or Height Restrictions for Users?
Beyond weight capacities of 250 to 350 pounds (or higher for some models), standard walkers are designed to accommodate various user heights, from petite to tall, via adjustable handles. This ensures an ergonomic fit for comfort and safety. Consumers ask this to confirm the walker suits their physical needs.
Why Choose Galenus Medical?
Purchasing a standard walker from Galenus Medical offers distinct advantages, including high-quality products built for durability and user comfort. Their exceptional customer service helps guide you to the right walker for your needs, and free shipping with 3-5 day standard delivery ensures a convenient, cost-effective experience. Choose Galenus Medical for reliable, practical mobility solutions that enhance independence and quality of life.
Additional information
Weight | 8 lbs |
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Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 32 in |
GTIN | 001001654735 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Product Dimensions | 24 x 24 x 32 inches; 8 Pounds |
Item model number | 4200-CB |
Date First Available | May 7, 2015 |
ASIN | B00X47UWQI |
Manufacturer | Stander, Able Life Comfortably Independent |
3 reviews for Stander Wonder Walker, Lightweight Foldable Space Saver Rolling Walker for Adults, Seniors, and Elderly, Compact Travel Walker with 6-inch Wheels and Ski Glides for Mobility Support, Cobalt Blue
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Grill Head –
This is an outstanding product based on my one week of use. Got the Cobalt Blue. Easy handle height adjustment. I’m 6ft and the handles are at the #3 hole. There are a total of 5 adjustment holes, about 2″ apart, so quite a good range. While I’m not an engineer, I do restore collector cars for a hobby, so looking at this, you can quickly tell that someone spent a lot of time getting it right. Welds are really nice, rubber fittings are good. Although the unit is put together with rivets, all wear parts are held on with screws, so easily replaceable wheels and skids, adjustable friction washers. It deploys easily and the fold up function is a snap. I’m a big guy and this walker was very, very sturdy. I did not detect any weakness in any part. The size, once you fold it up, is very compact and easily moved around. To give this the highest compliment, whomever designed this either uses a walker or someone in their family does. It is that well made.
Christine Murphy –
I have been developing a balance problem lately, mostly outdoors or in crowded places. I am fine in most indoor places. I bought a cane, but that was no longer cutting it. I am a long-time season ticket holder to our local minor league baseball team, plus we go to games at other ballparks, as well. At these games, there are always kids running around on the concourse who do not look where they are going, and I can’t just stop on a dime to avoid them and still keep my balance. It was getting very difficult to get to and from my seat and the concessions and bathroom. I have a husband and he was getting me food and stuff, but he can’t go to the bathroom for me; sometimes he has had to walk me to the ladies room and wait. I was not happy about this, and was wondering if we’d be able to keep our season tickets if it was getting that difficult for me to move about on the crowded concourse. And it would break my heart to have to give them up. I see people with walkers at the ballpark all the time, but they are all big and clunky. During the week, my husband works and I take an Uber to the ballpark and he meets me there. So the big clunky ones might annoy the drivers for making me move slower in getting them into the car, they’d give me bad ratings, and then nobody would ever come and pick me up anymore! I also wanted something that I could easily slide under the baseball seats so that it is not in anybody’s way. I wondered if such a thing existed, and when I searched on Galenus Medical for “lightweight folding walker” and found this one. I ordered it, and thanks to the magic of Galenus Medical Prime, it arrived on Wednesday. There was a game that night, so I was able to try it out at the ballpark then.The walker comes fully assembled, in a rather large box, which I have not thrown out yet because my rather large cat likes to sit in it. The only thing you might need to do once it is out of the box is adjust the handles to your height. I am 5′ 10″, and one of the selling points of this walker was that it can fit someone up to 6′ 8″. I didn’t have to adjust the handles all the way up, so it probably really would work for a person over 6′. I also ordered the Drive Medical Universal Cup Holder to go with this, so I could buy a beverage from a concession stand and carry it with me back to the seats without spilling. It was actually more work to attach that properly than it was to adjust the walker to my height.It is very lightweight. It folds up about as small as one of those umbrella strollers. Even with the handles extended for my height and the cup holder attached, it fits perfectly under two baseball seats. Fortunately, our seats are on the aisle, and it is easier to slide the thing in and out that way, than it is if the seats are in the middle of the row. But it will still fit reasonably well and not get in anybody else’s way. I can also hold it with me in the Uber well, without being cumbersome and having to make the driver put it in the trunk. It also fits easily in the back seat of our own car, a Ford Focus. I just don’t want to put my dirty old walker wheels on the seat of someone else’s car, though.As for actually moving about with this walker, it is super easy. Folding and unfolding it is a snap. Very easy to also make it narrower when going through a narrow space. I went to the ladies’ room and didn’t even have to use a handicapped stall. Also super easy to move about on the concourse, I can now stop on a dime if some kids are about to run into me. This walker has no brakes, but if all you need is something to hold onto to maintain balance, this should work for you. I actually think I am better off WITHOUT swivel wheels, even though I know you can order them if you want to,I will also add that this walker is not designed to be used as a seat if you get tired and need to sit. But I am mostly using it to move about on a baseball concourse so I don’t need a seat. So if you are looking for a walker to use in similar ways that I use it, look no further. Best $100 I’ve spent in a long time!
jimofhaz –
This is a great walker for travel. It has an ingenious design that allows it to fold up to a width of only 4″ x 6″ (and about 32″ long), and with its relatively light weight (6.5 pounds) makes it very easy to handle and easy to put into a car or take out (front or back seat, or trunk). It folds up very easily, and is equally easy to open. It is plenty sturdy for use as a walker — I would say it is very well made for its purpose as a light-weight, travel type walker. There is no seat and it is not intended to sit on — if you need a seat on a walker, this is not for you. However, if a normal seat-type or center-folding walker is too big/heavy/clumsy to get into/out of a car and you don’t need a seat, this is the walker you want. We’ve had those other walkers too — they took up a lot of space in the car’s back seat and I was not thrilled with them. And as another reviewer noted, this walker is narrow enough to fit through almost any door — unfolded it is only 19″ wide max. I got this for my 86 year old mother — she can walk short distances only (50 ft or so), and her balance has been getting progressively worse so that a cane is no longer safe — she really needs to use a walker now. We have a transport wheelchair that I use to take her places (doctor visits, shopping, movies, etc), and she used to be able to use a cane to get out for restroom stops, etc. So it became a serious problem when the cane was no longer going to be safe for these short walks where I could not help her. This Standers Space Save Walker (aka Standers Metro Walker) was the perfect answer, as it was small enough and light enough to carry on the back of her wheelchair. Her Medline transport wheelchair Medline Transport Wheelchair with Brakes, Red )has a built-in seat belt (which we had never used before), but I found that this belt would act as catch for the bottom hinges of the walker when it was folded. I got an additional large work belt (at Ace Hardware, or for example Galenus Medical.com Style n Craft 95-010 Black Polyweb Tool Work Belt which I strapped to the top of the wheelchair. I can slide the folded walker through the top strap on the back of the wheelchair, and then position the folded walker bottom hinges on the bottom belt (wheelchair seat belt hanging down the back of the chair) so that the walker’s weight is supported by the bottom belt, while the top belt keeps the walker in place. Not a perfect solution for keeping the walker handy with the wheelchair, but it seems to work ok. I can slide the walker out of the belt slings quite quickly, and also get it back in (in about 10-20 seconds) — just have to position the bottom walker hinges so they catch on the belt properly. Highly recommend this walker — for travel purposes, it is perfect — light, extremely compact, yet sturdy.