Jim was one of the lucky winners of the VOCIC rollator in color. After receiving the Z21 rollator, Jim gave it to his mother. His mother, who has difficulty walking herself, uses a rollator for her daily activities and a wheelchair for outings.
"She got it as a gift. Before that, she had a walker," Jim said. He got the gift in March and his mother had never used a walker before. She was thrilled that Jim had won and was excited to try out the Z21 walker . As soon as they opened the box, Jim's mother eagerly began using it. "She's 5'11" and weighs 175 pounds," Jim said, noting that the Z21 fits his mother's height and weight perfectly.
The Z21 has been a completely new experience for Jim's mother and has changed her life. "She can move around more because when she gets tired she can sit down," explained Jim. Being able to move around more has certainly been beneficial for Jim's mother. When she gets tired she can sit on the Z21 rollator and rest whenever she wants. "She can go shopping more now because she has a seat to sit on when she gets tired," added Jim, saying that his mother enjoys shopping much more now.
When asked about her favorite feature of the Z21, Jim's mother praised the chair that allows her to stop and rest when she is tired. Importantly, the brake keeps the rollator stable without slipping, ensuring her safety, which is crucial for the user.
"Every day. She uses it at home and to get around outside," Jim said. His mother now relies on the Z21 walker daily, and it has enriched their outdoor life. They take it with them on trips and fold it into the trunk or back seat of the car. Compared to a wheelchair, the weight of the Z21 is manageable for her. "She used to need a wheelchair when she went out, and now she doesn't use a wheelchair," Jim noted.
Jim also made some suggestions for improving the Z21, such as raising the storage seat and bag since his mother has a hard time bending over. The same goes for others with leg problems. This feedback was quickly passed on to the VOCIC product team, who responded, "We are considering incorporating these suggestions into future product improvements."
"She is so much happier and looks forward to going out now, which she didn't do before," said Jim. His mother is much happier than before. Unlike in the past, she now looks forward to every outing, enjoying the fresh air, shopping and traveling with the family. Most importantly, she feels more confident and independent, which makes her happy. "That is the goal of VOCIC - to help seniors and the physically challenged live independently, mobile and with dignity. We are happy that Jim's mother is living a better life now," said Martin from the VOCIC product team.
Jim's mother received her Z21 rollator as a reward in a VOCIC giveaway
