When people get old, it can become difficult for them to walk without assistance. In addition to that, it can become difficult for them to carry around things on their own. This is where trolleys can be useful. They allow people to carry items from one room to another and also assist them in walking without having to depend on anyone else.
Household trolleys are often thought to be walking aids, but in reality they are not. If a person is having difficulty carrying items like means and hot drinks between rooms, these trolleys can be easily used for this purpose. These are often mistaken as walking aids because these are mainly used by elderly people. these trolleys are designed for indoor use and the main advantage is to carry items from one place to another. A person needs to push them in front but one should avoid putting in all their weight on it.
If you are looking for a household trolley for yourself or your loved one, there are a few things that needs to be considered –
- You can choose from different types of materials such as wooden trolleys or metal trolleys that are made of wooden frame and metal frame respectively.
- Trolleys can be bought with one or two shelves. The bottom shelf is recessed to give more space for the legs when moving forward. Many trolleys have removable trays that help in transferring items or cleaning the trays. You can also purchase height adjustable trolley that allows people to change the height of the trolley depending on their needs.
- The last thing you need to think about is the wheels. The size of the wheels is very important as it will affect how smoothly they move. Most of the time, large wheels will cope better than smaller wheels on thick pile carpets. The front wheels in the trolley facilitate travel in straight line while the swivel wheels improve the movement in tight spaces and around the corners.
Trolleys for the elderly can easily double up as walking aid and trolley for those who have some movement and just need a little assistance when moving from one place to another with items.