Medline Freedom Rollator - Burgundy

Reviews of Medline Freedom Rollator - Burgundy

1.) Great Walker/Rollator
Reviewed by: Skip W. Republic of Texas
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I purchased one of these for my 87-yr old Mother who lives in another state. She is 4'10" tall and weighs under 100 pounds. SHE LOVES IT..!! She still drives and, because of its light weight, can get this walker in and out of her car with ease. The under-seat storage works great for securing her purse. Set up and take down are easily managed. Mom uses this as a walker, grocery cart, and sitting rest stop anywhere in the stores. Overall it is a very versatile piece of equipment that allows her to stay on the go with little hassle. This item had an initial delivery time of two weeks but we received it in about 4 DAYS. Excellent product with excellent service. Highly recommended for a petite person who is not a weight lifter.. My Mom is VERY satisfied, and therefore...so am I.

2.) Mom just loves it.
Reviewed by: S. Bovea Stockton,CA USA
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My mom was looking for a walker that was light and had a good hand grip, well this walker has it all. This is the best walker you could purchased. Was easy to put together, and it adjust to your height. And the price was right on. Buy it you can't go wrong.


3.) Excellent and very light!
Reviewed by: D. HANEK Florida, USA
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My mother, 62 yrs dialysis patient who has mobility problems, loves her new super walker! It is a super upgrade from her regular walker which was somewhat limiting. This allows her to take a rest whenever she gets tired of walking.
It was easy to assemble and it is very light. There is a basket/bag that comes with it but was proving to be too cumbersome for her so we just took it off. Instead, I got a bag that can go in from of the backrest which works better for my mother.
The best part is the breaking system, which allows my mom more control when she needs to sit down etc.

4.) I love it
Reviewed by: annieokie Oklahoma
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I assembled it in minutes and set the height adjustments and I'm ready to roll. I don't need it immediately, but will soon.

We have purchased two others at local stores that were so heavy I couldn't get them in my van alone. This will lift in easily.

The others were donated to local nursing homes which is the nice thing for anyone to do when it's no longer needed. They appreciate donations.
Ann

11 Nov 2009
I am adding to my review. I have severe heart disease and due to weakness I fall often. I now use the Medline Rollator a lot. The little detachable totebag holds my portable phone, my camera, and any other little things I haul with me around the house and yard. I even set a plastic tray on the seat to take outdoors with my dogs' food bowls and my breakfast. I wish it had a big mug holder for my juice I have with me at all times. It's so well made, and only weighs 11 pounds. A retired physician friend was so impressed with it he is ordering one so he has it available when needed.

Ann

5.) Light and Easy
Reviewed by: LKSD Ashton, Maryland
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I purchased this item for my grandmother. She wanted something light that she could use to walk her dogs and get about out of her home. She reports that she really likes this ultra- lightweight rollator. I would like to add that my 11 year old put it together for her when it arrived. He was able to follow the directions and really didn't need much supervision at all. He had it up and ready before you could imagine. I should probably leave out the part where he and my daughter had races with the new and the old rollator about her house! So, it seems to be very sturdy too!

6.) EXCELLENT PRODUCT - SAFE AND EASY TO USE!
Reviewed by: D. Jordan Boston, MA USA
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This product is well made and very easy assembly (wheels and brakes). It is sturdy and adjustable with a comfy seat. It is easy to close up for easy transportation.

7.) Walking aid
Reviewed by: Tony Wheeler Kenmore, WA
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My wife and I purchased this Ultra-Lightweight Rollator for my wifes 99 year old mother. She is quite short (approximately 5'-1") , not very mobile and her hands are not very nimble. This light weight walker is just what she needed. She learned how to maneuver the walker quite quickly, use the hand breaks and use the provided seat much faster than I ever anticipated. I really didn't think that she would be able to use the hand breaks because of the very limited dexterity in her hands, but she is able to do so quite well.

8.) Midline walker
Reviewed by: bookworn Clearfield, UT USA
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Like the walker very much. It is relatively light-weight but very safe to use. It is easy to move around in small spaces, too. I am very pleased with it. Pat Grimm

9.) 100% recommended
Reviewed by: S. Pausic
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I purchased this rollator for my 92 year old mother and she loves it. This rollator was easy to assemble. The size is perfect for getting around the house and the size is a perfect fit for the bathroom. She uses it as a seat when she gets out of the shower to get dressed. I was told by her physical therapist that it is better than using a cane to get around.

10.) gift for my grandmother
Reviewed by: Tetyana V. Newkirk
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I got this for my grandmother, send it to Russia, it seems like she likes it. She can't lift havy stuff so this walker is light enough for her to carry to the 3rd floor of an appartment building.

11.) Ultra Lighweight Rollator
Reviewed by: Mary Leeper Colleyville, TX
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I bought this rollator for my 92 year old mother who absolutely loves it. She can move around so easily now, as she feels less likely to fall. She folds her laundry, puts it on the seat, and wheels it away. It's so light-weight, she can lift it easily. It has given her a new found freedom.

12.) A gift for a friend.
Reviewed by: Pam Tucson, AZ USA
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I had trouble getting my order going. Had to do it over three times because of a problem over the address of my friend. The company that was offering the walker through Amazon.com did a search in order to make sure the walker arrived at the right place and found no such address. They did the right thing and refused the order until I could asure them of the correct address. My friends address had changed twice in the last year, unknown to me. When she got the walker she was thrilled and so am I that she was going to be mobile again.

13.) Stability and Confidence
Reviewed by: XmasQueen Oxnard, CA
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I ordered my Rollator on a Wednesday and it arrived on Friday. My nephew and I assembled the carriage with ease and I took it on a test drive right away. Using a cane is exhausting but using the Rollator was bliss. When I get tired I have a chair at the ready and I do use the sack under the chair for water, snacks, wallet, keys, whatever I need. I especially like the locking hand brakes. I have snagged the cables on protruding foliage and furniture but I'm working on a solution to that problem for myself using a few strips of hook and loop tape. Using the Rollator affords me better stability and confidence while working my arthritic hips. And what a great price!

14.) Love It .... Except....
Reviewed by: Jackie St. Louis, MO USA
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I love everything about it except for the bag under the seat. It is a pain to take it off or on even tho they suggest you do remove it for more compact storage. It uses large snaps to attach it to the frame. Did the designer not realize that as you get older you lose strength in your fingers and hands? Velcro would have been a much better option. I leave the bag in when I fold it and use a Bungee Cord to hold the legs together as I put it in the trunk.

Otherwise it lives up to all my expectations. I only gave it 4 stars because of the bag.


15.) Great product, easy to assemble, my aunt loved it!
Reviewed by: Bkk2nite Alexandria, VA
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I purchased this product for my 75 years old aunt. She's about 5'1 and the height is perfect for her. She is now able to walk longer distance and sit when she needs to. Prior to that she couldn't even walk in the mall. Believe it or not I hauled it in my luggage all the way to Thailand!

Similiar to other reviews, the bag under the seat kind of gets in the way of folding the rollator, but it wasn't a problem for her. If you want something light and easy to use, this is for you. The price on Amazon is the best I've researched on this model.

16.) Overall - pleased. Some minor things to note for potential buyers.
Reviewed by: A. J. Kadashevich boston, mass
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Overall I am pleased with this rollator. It rolls smoothly, the seat is comfortable, it made me more comfortable and mobile. The rollator has a lot of adjustments. I am 5'2" and it fit me well on the lowest setting.

Some relative minor things I did not expect:
1. It is pretty bulky when folded. It is hard to fit in the trunk. The rollator travels in the front passenger seat.
2. It feels heavier than 11 lb, but I did not measure it.
3. I needed assistance to assemble it. For someone who is impared it would be difficult to assemble it on their own. I was hoping for easier assembly from the description. But for a healthy person it was not hard.

I purchased it from Pro Therapy Supplies on Monday and received on Thursday. I was very pleased with the speed of delivery.

17.) Will not work for someone 6 feet tall
Reviewed by: reader, writer, animal lover New York City & southern California
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Despite what the product description indicates, this walker simply will not work for someone who is 6 feet tall (the information on the page claims it can be adjusted for someone up to 6'2"). I was so disappointed when the walker arrived and I put it together, with the help of a professionally licensed physical therapist. I'd intended to give this walker to my 87-year-old grandfather as a present. But no matter what we tried, we couldn't get the walker to adjust to anything like an appropriate height for someone of his stature.

Even to grasp the hand grips, my grandfather would have had to stoop -- just what we're trying to avoid. Even the instructions in the included booklet indicated adjustments only up to a height well below 6 feet (I believe it was 5'7", but I returned the instructions with the walker and thus cannot reference them now).

I also did not find the walker to be particularly sturdy. The wheels are small and did not absorb shock well. I tried to use the walker just to see how it felt (I am 5'2", 35 years old, and do not need a walker) and was surprised at how unstable it was, unlike other walkers my grandfather has used. Even the seat was smaller than on other walkers!

I ultimately had to disassemble and return this item. Part of the reason I purchased it was the outstanding reviews here, so I just wanted to make sure to share my experience. It may well be that for some, this is a great product, but I did not find that to be the case. Safety and comfort are paramount with these types of products, and in my experience, both were lacking here.

Features of Medline Freedom Rollator - Burgundy

This brand new Freedom rollator by Medline is the lightest one available anywhere! At just 11 pounds, it's as light as a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread. It has all the features you need:

• Removable, zippered, water resistant bag under the seat, with comfortable shoulder strap for portability, and mesh pockets on the side for easy access to your items
• Adjusts to fit anyone from 4'10" to 6'2" tall
• Folds easily for transport or storage
• Comfortable curved back rest
• Roomy 13.25" x 13.25" seat has more padding than other rollators
• Locking brakes for your safety
• Seat height and brakes adjust easily, with no tools required
• Attractive burgundy color
• 250 pound weight capacity
• Backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame

Dimensions:

• Seat height adjusts from 17.5" to 22" with no tools required
• Handle height adjusts from 27.5" to 32"
• Seat is 13.25" wide by 13.25" deep
• Distance between the handles is 17"
• Wheel diameter is 5.75"
• Overall, the rollator is 24" wide by 28" deep

1.) Weighs Just 11 Pounds;
2.) Comfortable Padded Seat;
3.) Comfortable Padded Back Rest;
4.) Handy Removable Pouch with Shoulder Strap;
5.) Adjusts to Fit People From 4'11" to 6'2" Tall;