Jena-Lobeda, 09.04.2026 – The DRK-Seniorenbegegnungszentrum in Lobeda-Ost invites you to a comprehensive information event. The focus is on the safe and confident handling of the rollator in everyday life.
- What: Information event on handling the rollator
- When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM
- Where: DRK-Seniorenbegegnungszentrum, Lobeda-Ost
- Registration: By phone at 03641 334614 or by e-mail to ulrike.wichler@drk-jena.de
- Note: Please bring your own rollator for practical exercises.
Strengthening Safety in Everyday Life
Moving with a rollator allows many older people to maintain their independence and mobility. However, handling the walking aid must be learned to avoid falls and safely master everyday hurdles such as curbs, sloping paths, or uneven sidewalks. In cooperation with the Sanitätshaus Alippi, the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) in Jena is now offering practical training.
During the event, experts from the medical supply store will not only explain safe handling in detail but also address technical aspects of rollators. In addition, useful accessories for everyday life will be presented, which, for example, facilitate weekly shopping or extended walks in the countryside. Particularly important: Participants have the opportunity to try out the newly acquired knowledge and valuable practical tips directly on-site. For this reason, participants are asked to bring their own walking aid to the appointment.
Background: Mobility in Old Age in Jena-Lobeda
The Lobeda district, which was created in the 1960s and 1970s as a modern large-scale housing estate, is now home to a significant proportion of Jena’s older population. The local infrastructure has been made more barrier-free step by step in recent decades – for example, through systematically lowered curbs and the extensive, step-free expansion of tram stops. Nevertheless, small pitfalls often lurk in everyday life.
Important prevention tips for rollator users: Experts always advise adjusting the handle height individually. Stand upright and let your arms hang loosely; the handles should be exactly at the level of your wrists. Furthermore, always consistently use the parking brakes if you want to use the rollator as a seat or support yourself from a standing position.
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Information event on handling the rollator
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