Overview
- With a doctor’s prescription, German health insurers cover a standard rollator, while many users pay roughly €130–€180 out of pocket for preferred features or a second model for outdoor use.
- Deutsche Verkehrswacht and some municipal transit operators run rollator trainings that teach safe bus and rail boarding and walking on different surfaces.
- Selecting the right device depends on intended use and user strength, with key factors including weight, wheel size, brake force, folding options, baskets and back support.
- Specialist suppliers such as Sanitätshäuser provide fitting, setup and maintenance, and users are entitled to correct adjustment and instruction when a device is delivered.
- For darker months, advice includes bright clothing, reflectors and a rollator-mounted lamp, plus early outings with a companion and practice of maneuvers like curbs, slopes, doors and bus travel, optionally with physiotherapy support.