Walkers, Wheelchairs & Rollators

Medical Walkers, Wheelchairs and Rollators Improve Accessibility 

A walker with rollers, or a rollator, can help you with balance and mobility. Choose the right mobility aid for your unique needs. A regular walker — without rollers — helps you to move at your own pace but requires you to lift it off the ground. Rollators move faster because of their integrated wheels. Rollators also include a built-in seat for when you need to rest. Wheelchairs are another type of assistive tool. They provide the most support and allow you to move around by spinning the wheels yourself or by having someone push you.

Discover the different mobility options we offer at Lowe’s and check out our guide on Tips for Buying an Accessible Home. Also, if your home doesn’t have a ramp, look to us for help with installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a walker as a wheelchair?

A: Walkers can’t function as wheelchairs. Most styles don’t have wheels and instead use feet that you have to lift off of the ground to get around.

Q: Which is better — a rollator or a walker?

A: Consider your needs when deciding between a rollator or a walker. Rollators have wheels, which makes them easy to push around. Medical walkers with feet require lifting. However, walkers are smaller and can be easier to move around in tight spaces. If you need especially stable, weight-bearing support, consider a walker. If you need some support and assistance with balance and can handle a tool that rolls, a rollator may be right for you.

Q: What’s the difference between a rollator and a walker?

A: Many people think of a rollator as a walker with rollers or as a walking wheelchair. In addition to having two or four wheels, rollators also have built-in seats, which you can use to rest. A regular walker, on the other hand, is more like a cane with four feet. Whereas you push a rollator using its wheels, you lift a walker to move it around.