Merry Walker® Ambulation Device

Merry Walker® Ambulation Device is a walker/chair combination, allowing a person who would normally be placed in a wheelchair to be placed in a Merry Walker.   People will ambulate independently and safely.   The Merry Walker is fabricated from 16 gauge steel, is bottom weighted to prevent unwanted tipping, and the unit folds for storage and transport.   Accessories and replacement parts are also available (see below).   The Merry Walker® Ambulation Device comes in three models each complete as pictured.

Merry Walker® Institutional
Used in institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes. Base 27" wide. Weight capacity up to 300 lb.

Merry Walker® Home Care
Narrow base - 23" wide to go through doorways and hallways. Weight capacity up to 200 lb.

Merry Walker® Bariatric
Sized to meet the needs of larger individuals, weighing between 300 and 600 pounds.

Benefits:

• Restraint-free or justified/enabler
• Returns independence to people
• Enhances self-rehabilitation
• Reduces the need to use two people to walk one person.
• Keeps people ambulatory and allows them to walk independently, not relying on assistance.
• Increases appetites.
• Decreases learned dependency.
• Encourages appropriate sleep patterns.
• Addresses the dignity issue as people are up and walking independently.
• Safety strap for safety/optional Vee Belt for Alzheimer's Disease and
  related dementias diagnosed people to use.

Features:

• Black powder coated tubular steel/washable.
• Sized by height and weight of each person.
• Cushioned, washable seat. (Gel Seat sold separately)
• Side pouch for personal items.
• All fabrics washable.
• Swell latch lock, adjustable tension.