Enligt uppgifter kommer en tredjedel av personer över 65 år att uppleva ett fall varje år. Och fallhändelser leder inte bara till fysisk skada, utan har också psykologiska effekter. Därför är det mycket viktigt att förhindra att äldre faller.

  First, let's consider the crisis nature of falls in older adults and the risks following a fall. Falls among older adults are a common and serious problem. 

  Next, let's learn about the rollator, a mobility aid that combines the functional features of a mobility wheelchair and a stroller, to improve the safety and confidence of the elderly. Compared to mobility wheelchairs or strollers, the rollator can better help the elderly maintain their balance, thus reducing the risk of falls. In addition, the rollator can improve the self-confidence and independence of older adults. Seniors can move more flexibly when using a rollator and do not need to rely on the help of others.

So how do you choose the right rollator to take care of an older person's independence? Here are a few points to consider:

1. Lightweight and easy to operate: The rollator should be lightweight and portable, making it easy for older adults to carry and operate. In addition, the rollator should also be simple and easy to use, requiring little effort to operate.

2. Wheels and brakes: Choose a rollator with good wheels and brakes; good wheels can provide stable support and good brakes can prevent sliding and falling.

3. Adjust the height: The height of the rollator should be adjustable by simple operation. This is very important because the height and usage habits of the elderly are different. A rollator that can be adjusted in height can better meet the personal needs of the elderly.

4. Back support: If an older person needs to use a rollator for a long time, it is best to choose a model with back support. This rollator can provide extra support and make the elderly feel more comfortable.

  Overall, the rollator is a very useful assistive device that can reduce the risk of falls and increase the independence of older adults to some extent. When choosing the right rollator, it is important to consider elements such as lightness and ease of operation, wheels and brakes, adjustable height, and back support. Let's provide more attention and love to the elderly, so that they can live a safer and healthier life in their later years.