Walker versus Rollator

 Something just occurred to me...

Since I am of age/elderly/ancient whatever I do use a cane. But, I've resisted using a walker and most especially a rollator. 

Now, the walker I will tolerate. It does give me more security as I get about. I have a hot pink one that gathers attention and that is fun.

But, Honey, let me tell you. I want no part of rollators. 

Every time I see one I am reminded of a quote from Henry David Thoreau.

"How many a poor immortal soul have I met, well nigh crushed and smothered under it's load, creeping down the road of life, pushing before it a barn 75' by 40......"

Rollators are bulky, they take up a lot of room and you are pushing all that mess before you but with a walker you are surrounded by it. It's not invading on other people's space. And, when you sit a walker is folded up and put out of the way. A rollator.... what the heck do you do with that. Say you're in a restaurant or church or wherever and there's this durn rollator sticking out in the aisle and you have to stumble around it to get by. 

I am just thinking that makers of rollators aren't looking at the big picture here. At least, that's the way I see it. 

                                          What's your thought?