Especially in urban areas, many people often live in small spaces. If you are dependent on a walking aid, the small apartment often becomes a challenge. Fortunately, there are rollators that are perfect for small apartments and limited spaces. Read more about the advantages of these models and what you should consider when buying one.
Small apartment, big challenge
A narrow hallway, small rooms or hard-to-reach corners - narrow apartments can quickly become a problem for people with walking difficulties, especially if a walking aid has to be purchased. Some models are difficult to maneuver in tight spaces, sometimes they are too wide, sometimes too heavy. Storing or transporting the rollator can also be difficult with some standard models.
However, foregoing a rollator for your home or making compromises when purchasing one is not an option. Mobility and stability are too important for your quality of life. Instead, choose a rollator that is perfect for use in small apartments.
The advantages of a rollator for narrow apartments
Above all, narrow rollators save space in the home and ensure that you can easily reach all rooms safely. They are easy to use, which makes them a practical companion in everyday life.
For confined spaces, rollators are ideal as they do not weigh too much and can be steered and pushed without effort.
Although the devices are light and slim in design, you don't have to sacrifice comfort: Most rollators for home use are height-adjustable and have both high-quality, low-maintenance wheels and ergonomically shaped, height-adjustable handles.
Comparison of narrow and wider rollators
Depending on how small your apartment is, you can either choose a very narrow rollator or a slightly wider model.
For example, you can use the VOCIC Z32 as a narrow rollator for the home . It is not only foldable, but also has transport options in the form of a bag and a tray. At 56 cm wide and 6.6 kg in weight, the model is the smallest and lightest of the VOCIC indoor models - ideal for narrow apartments.
The narrow 4-wheel rollator Z21 is a little wider, but still suitable for smaller living spaces. At just under 60 cm wide, it is still one of the narrower models and is therefore a good companion for indoors. This home rollator offers you a little more comfort and safety and is still light enough to be used in confined spaces.
Tip: Before buying a rollator, measure how wide your doors and passageways are and add up to 4 cm to each. This way you can check exactly whether the model fits your living situation.
Conclusion
Even in a small living space, you should not go without the support of a walking aid. On the market, for example in our VOCIC shop, there is a selection of rollators for narrow apartments, specially tailored for use in tight spaces.
The advantage of such home rollators is their space-saving design and their ease of use. Rollators for the home are often lighter, but are just as safe as other, wider models. Take a look at the indoor models from VOCIC in the shop and find your perfect rollator for narrow apartments.
