Shopping carts for seniors. What to choose and where to buy?
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A senior’s independence is very uplifting for him. It gives him the motivation to leave the house, take care of health and social relations. A pram for a senior will be helpful in everyday shopping. Shops offer several types. It’s worth thinking about buying.

Why is it worth buying a shopping trolley for a senior?

In old age, it becomes more and more difficult to move around, and it becomes almost impossible to carry heavy packages. Lonely elderly people who remain mobile face these problems every day. Fortunately, there are a number of facilities. For example, shopping trolleys for seniors will work well when visiting a store.

Why is it worth investing in such a gadget?

  1. makes the senior more independent,
  2. an elderly person is more likely to leave the house because they know that they will be able to do shopping and transport them without any problems,
  3. some seniors’ shopping carts have pusher functions so you can have two products in one.

Shopping carts for seniors can have a capacity of up to 50 l and sometimes load up to 30 kg.

Opening from the top with a zipper or a drawstring covered with a clip cap makes it easy to pack products. The bag is usually made of a durable polyester fabric and lined with waterproof material. In addition, it is often stiffened, so delicate products such as cream or eggs will not be damaged if the stroller is knocked against an object or tipped over to the floor.

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Shopping trolley for the elderly – types

Medical and internet stores offer a wide selection of shopping trolleys for seniors. Choosing the right one should depend, on the one hand, on the wealth of the wallet, and on the other hand, on the level of fitness and the needs of the elderly.

  1. Traditional shopping cart -has two wheels, a bag for products and a handle; more and more often it is modeled on the handle of a travel luggage – it can be unfolded to a suitable height and then folded when it is not needed; is a model of a shopping trolley for seniors that pulls behind it; recommended for elderly people with good motor skills and a sense of balance,
  2. Shopping cart for seniors with seat – this is the best model for people with limited motor skills and problems with the circulatory or respiratory system; when you are tired, you can unfold the seat and rest; most often it is mounted on four wheels,
  3. Four-wheeled shopping cart – combines two functions: shopping bags and a walker for seniors, often equipped with a parking brake that adds stability; it is recommended for the elderly with severely limited motor skills and frequent balance disorders,
  4. Six-wheeled cart – it is a model mounted on two triple wheels, thanks to which it is easier to climb stairs and overcome high curbs.

Shopping carts for seniors – prices

The cost of purchasing a shopping trolley for a senior it’s quite tall. The simplest two-wheeled models can be bought for about PLN 70. In turn, six-wheelers are worth up to PLN 180. Shopping carts with a walker function are the most expensive. Their prices reach up to PLN 350.

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