What are some things I can do in LA with limited mobility?

[ladybutterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone]

Great tips! Any idea how bulky they are when going out to eat and things like that?

[ladybutterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone]

That honestly hadn't occurred to me! I've got crutches so if my friend carried the chair that could work.

[hobbitfoot@thelemmy.club]

This one has a built in cane in case you don't want to use crutches:

https://www.cvs.com/shop/v6co-heavy-duty-5-in-1-multi-function-seated-cane-with-adjustable-height-walking-stick-prodid-374634

This one folds into a disk:

https://verniershop.com/products/ultra-light-retractable-stool

This one is just a small bundle of three sticks:

https://www.rei.com/product/232980/rei-co-op-trail-stool

[i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone]

I am an occasional rollator user and my partner is an occasional wheelchair user! (Different needs.)

If you're driving, kind of sucks. Unless you have a more spendy, lighter wheelchair, the wheelchair is a bit heavy to get in and out of vehicle. (I have hurt my back dealing with my partner's chair, but I am short.) The rollator is still a bit bulky, but they also fold like a wheelchair but are also smaller and lighter.

I haven't used public transportation with these types of mobility aids. But I have seen wheelchair users get strapped in separately. You would need to hold your rollator in front of you.

I haven't had trouble in a restaurant with either one. With a rollator, I put it between me and the (vacant) chair next to me. Never tried a booth because I wasn't sure where to put the rollator.

If you're going to a place where you would use a cart (like shopping), you need to handle the rollator somehow. I usually leave it in my car, but I'm not sure how you'd handle this if you took public transportation.

[solrize@lemmy.ml]

You mean for loading in a car? You can fold it up and put it in the trunk, but they do take up space there and the trunk can't be too full. Or putting it on the rear seat is fine, if there's space. In the restaurant itself it's not a problem as either you park it near your table, or the waitstaff will offer to put it aside for you. They are used to it and it's no big deal. If you're in the bay area I know where a free one might be available. Otherwise just shop around. This is a nice style though that specific model is kind of heavy:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/d/san-francisco-like-new-medline-premium/7881555910.html

The seat flips up over the storage compartment, and the compartment is handy so you don't have to carry stuff. It's similar to my mom's, though nicer. My mom's has less padding and weighs maybe 10 lb.

Also the things are full of warnings saying to not use them as wheelchairs (i.e. you sit on it while another person pushes it) but people do it all the time and it's ok indoors on level floors. I'd avoid doing it outside where there can be bumps in the sidewalk and stuff like that. It's definitely less stable than a real wheelchair and you don't want to do it all the time, but it can help if you're too tired to stand up.

This is the Drive Nitro that I mentioned:

https://shop.drivemedical.com/us/en/products/mobility/rollators/4-wheel-rollators/standard/nitro-aluminum-rollator-10-casters/p/48-1

I see them around my mom's place (senior center) a lot, and they look very nice. I haven't spoken to their owners about them though.

[ladybutterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone]

That's awesome thanks so much! Really helpful info

[stopspazzing@lemmy.world]

Los Angeles or Louisiana?

[marron12@lemmy.world]

It depends on where you're staying and how much time you have. LA is big and you'll probably spend a good amount of time in a car. If you can, get a nice rental car that's not too big. Parking is often a challenge and some streets are narrow. If renting at LAX, the wait times can be long.

Go to the beach if you can. I like Redondo Beach better than Santa Monica or Venice. Pretty and less crowded. There are wide, paved walkways and places to sit and watch the ocean.

The Getty Villa is pretty and accessible, from what I remember. The museum too.

Hollywood isn't that interesting unless you're going to an event. If you want to see it, I'd recommend driving down Hollywood Blvd. between La Brea and Vine. Or check out Cahuenga Blvd. The Hollywood Bowl is great and has accessible options, but you should book well in advance and be prepared for a long drive or shuttle ride.

If you want glitz and glamor, go to Beverly Hills and drive down Rodeo.

Drive down Mulholland for a great view of the city, or go to the Griffith Observatory. Griffith Park is also nice and has picnic areas if you don't want to walk.

Downtown LA isn't really a tourist area to me, but there are good restaurants. Some of the hotels have rooftop lounges with great views. Or go to Little Tokyo and get sushi, ramen, or mochi.

[solrize@lemmy.ml]

I think you will like it. When my mom first tried one (that belonged to a friend of ours), she wanted one immediately. It's similar to pushing a shopping cart in terms of how it supports you and helps you stay balanced when you walk. Plus of course you have a chair that goes everywhere with you.

[jordanlund@lemmy.world]

Last time I was in L.A. (Barbenheimer - Mann's Chinese Theater), I rented a scooter from Cloud of Goods. Did the same thing in Vegas. Lifesaver.

https://www.cloudofgoods.com/

They delivered straight to the hotel, it was ready for me when I checked in.