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Best Walkers for Seniors

Our expert tried nine walkers to see which ones really help, and which ones you might want to avoid

By Eileen Bailey

January 15, 2026

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Clockwise from top left: Drive Medical Deluxe 2-Button Folding Walker, a senior person wearing a sweater with their hands on a walker, Pepe Mobility Walking Frame with Wheels — Getting the right walker can mean more activity and less isolation as we age.

I have neuropathy in my legs. The toes in both feet are numb, and the neuropathy is slowly creeping up my right leg. As a result, I frequently lose my balance and have fallen on numerous occasions. My children consistently tell me I should use a walker.

What About Rollators?

Standard walkers differ from rollator walkers, which have seats, hand brakes, and four wheels. See our separate coverage of the best rollator walkers.

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Eileen Bailey

Eileen Bailey is a freelance writer and an award-winning author. She has 25 years of experience writing on physical and mental health, emotional well-being, living a healthy lifestyle, and parenting. Her books include "What Went Right: Reframe Your Thinking for a Happier Now,” “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Adult ADHD,” and “The Essential Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome.” She currently writes health-related articles regularly for Healthline.