Mom has agreed she needs more than a walking cane. Suggestions? Walker with wheels? No wheels? Rollator? UpWalker? Advice welcomed.

I am in agreement with getting an evaluation done by a Physical Therapist.
They can see what moms strengths and weakness's are. They can fit her for one that is the correct height for her and better yet teach her how to properly use a walker.
Personal opinion and this is just from observation I think every person that I have seen use a walker uses it incorrectly.
The tendency is to lean over the walker, the handle being lower than it should be. And the walker is pushed way out in front of the person using it so they are in a sense "chasing" it.
I have seen ads for the Upright Walkers and they seem to make so much more sense to me. But again that is my opinion and it would be great to get input from someone that has used one or a Physical Therapist .

It depends upon what problems are worst for her. I would request a consult with PT and ask them. If there are balance issues, know that exercises for balance can help quite a bit. I do them myself!
Good luck finding the right fit for your mom.

Have her doctor write a script for PT.
This way she will be properly fitted and taught to use the correct type of walker for her . I see so many elderly use walkers incorrectly .

I would see if you can get PT to come in. Rollator is not for every one. A walker needs to be at a certain height and Mom is going to need to learn how to use it correctly. I would even make sure she uses in can correctly. You no why those little old ladies are hutched over, because they are not using the walker at the correct height and they are using it right.

Call your moms doctor and ask for Physical therapy for her balance issues. The therapist can evaluate her and provide the correct product and the correct fit of that product. Additionally can teach her how to manage the walker in various situations.

As you mentioned outside, that can be tricky on uneven terrain and sometimes a transport wheelchair is recommended. At times like doctor appointments, going to the cemetery, outdoor parties.

Aunts therapist would take her for walks, getting in and out of the car, getting up and down from seating, the bathtub etc.

As Alva mentioned, therapy can help her with balance. DH aunt had a therapist who helped her with all of that and more. The first time I asked the therapist about a walker he thought she should stay with her cane, that she was safer with it. He suggested different shoes and diff kitchen chairs. She did use the aluminum frame walker and later a rollator but neither for long.

She is completely bed bound now but that is due to the dementia. She had the home occupational and physical therapy for years and it kept her going. Her neurologist wanted her to have it.

My mom fell with the rollator and went back to her frame walker. Her therapist advised her not to go out w/o help as her lawn was too uneven.

I agree you should see a physical therapist. In my mom’s case, I tried very hard to encourage something other than the cane. She fell twice and that convinced her. We ended up with the walker. The rollator was hard for her to control. She used the walker the last 4 years of her life and could zip around fast with it. it gave her back her confidence. I did hide the cane.

Medicare will pay for either a walker or a wheelchair, a basic one, but you can upgrade and pay the difference. Don't forget that Medicare will pay for one, though. It's easy to overlook. May need a medical signature.

A rollator is too slick. My mother fell when hers got away from her and she is 79.

Good Morning,

An Up Walker Lite and good fitted shoes by SAS. I recommend the Mary Jane style.

Please consider consulting an occupational therapist. OTs specialize in adaptive strategies for age or injuries.