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Signature Life Elite Travel Walker

All-terrain walker goes wherever you do!

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Locking swivel casters and rear easy guide feet for trouble-free maneuvering

Storage basket and organizer pouch for necessities

Signature Life Elite Travel Walker is easily collapsable

Signature Life Elite Travel Walker can quickly be folded up and stored when needed

Signature Life Elite Travel Walker is great for folding up into small places

Easily fits in a car passenger seat or airplane overhead bin

Folds down to 4x smaller than the average walker

This all-terrain, foldable, lightweight walker can go wherever you can, providing stable walking support, plenty of storage options, and lightweight portability..

• Folds compactly to fit in airplane overhead bins or cars
• Front swivel wheels come with locks for stationary activities
• Height-adjustable handles to comfortably suit each individual
• Storage basket and organizer pouch for anything you need
• Slim, sleek design lets the walker match with any look

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"Unfold and off I go. This is the very best walker I have ever owned."

"Bought this for my 90-year-old dad. He loves it sooo much. So much better looking that the clunky aluminum box type."

"It really helped my mom to navigate when we were down the shore. Plus we were able to load our packages into the pouch so we did not have to carry them. - Alice S."

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Signature Life Folding Elite Travel Rolling Walker with 2 Wheels - Weighs Only 8 lbs

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The Signature Life Elite Travel Walker folds 4 times smaller than average walkers and rollators making this walker portable and easy to store; easily collapse the walker like an umbrella stroller with the touch of a finger, making it easy to stash in your car, shopping cart, or overhead airplane compartment

Use the Elite Walker when traveling, running errands, or getting around the house; the lightweight, 8 pound frame is easy to load and unload from a vehicle but sturdy enough to safely support up to 400 pounds; keep personal items close by with the included faux leather organizer pouch and storage basket

Customize the walker to your individual comfort and height; the padded handles can be adjusted from 32 to 38 inches from the floor, making the walker compatible with a variety of heights; please adjust the handle height to match the height of your wrist when your arm is extended down.

STANDARD SIZE: Height adjustable from 32″-38″ (fits users 5’6″-6’3″) SHORT SIZE: Height adjustable from 28″-33″ (fits users 4’11”-5’7″)

• COMPACT & PORTABLE: Folds 4-times smaller than average walker
• LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE: Weighs just 8 lbs; supports up to 400 lbs
• HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE: Adjust the handles from 32”-38.5” tall (for users 4'10" - 6'8")
• BUILT-IN STORAGE: Hanging basket and feaux-leather  pouch
• LOCKING-SWIVEL WHEELS: Choose fixed or swiveling wheels

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PRODUCT WEIGHT Product weighs 8 lbs

COLLAPSED DIMENSION 36" H x 5.25" W x 8" D

PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 36.25" L x 8.5" W x 6" H

CASE DIMENSIONS 37.25" L x 9.5" W x 19.25" H, 28 lbs

ADJUSTABLE Adjusts 32" to 38.5" ( for users 4'10" - 6'8")

STRONG Weight capacity 400 lbs

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PREVENT FALLS: Supports 300 pounds to transfer out of bed EXTENDS Bed rail extends in length from 23-30 inches REMOVABLE: Easy-Click button removes handle from base BONUS ACCESSORIES: Includes leather-like pouch & cup holder BED TYPES: Secures to most regular & adjustable platform beds MATTRESS HEIGHTS: Use on mattresses from 8 to 14 inches thick COMPATIBILITY: Do not use with an extra soft mattress

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EASILY FOLDS: Folds 3-times smaller than average rollator LIGHTWEIGHT: Weighs just 14.5 lbs; supports up to 250 lbs COMPACT SEAT: Use the built-in seat & backrest for short breaks STANDARD SIZE: Height adjustable from 33″-36″ (fits users 5’4″-6’2″) SHORT SIZE: Height adjustable from 27″-30″ (fits users 4’9″-5’3″) BRAKES: Be in control of your movement with the full braking system STORAGE: Keep personal items with you in the front pouch and basket

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This small, portable walker is designed to be the perfect companion for your next adventure. Its foldable, lightweight structure makes it easy to stash in an overhead airplane compartment or in the front seat of your care. Upgraded swivel rollator wheels allow you to maneuver through a variety of terrain. A designer front pouch and organizer basket make the Elite Travel Walker from Signature Life the most versatile and stylish walker on the planet. At only 8 lbs the Elite Travel Walker can support up to 400 lbs, making it perfect for the braun or the beauty.

• Portable - collapses quickly and easily
• Weighs 8 lbs, supports 400 lbs
• Height adjustable for users 4'10" - 6'8"
• Locking swivel wheels for trouble free maneuvering
• Premium organzier pouch and storage basket
• Product Dimensions: 21.5" L x 25.5" W x 32" H
• Warranty: Lifetime

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Elite Travel Bariatric Rollator, Heavy Duty 4-Wheel Rolling Walker with Extra Wide Seat, 500-pound Weight Capacity, Height Adjustable Folding Rollator for Adults, Seniors, and Elderly

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• Foldable Rollator: The 30-pound Elite Travel Rollator HD can be easily folded down 2 to 3 times smaller than the average bariatric rollator, making it more portable and easier to store at home or on the go, the perfect companion for those on the move
• Rolling Walker with Seat: Designed with your comfort in mind, the Elite Travel Rollator HD features a large seat measuring 21 by 10 inches with an adjustable back strap; the walker supports up to 500 pounds, perfect for anyone from 200 to 500 pounds
• No Assembly Required: With no assembly required, this adult rollator for seniors is ready to use right out of the box; the molded grip handles can be adjusted from 31 to 38.25 inches high to properly fit the wrist with arms extended down
• Heavy Duty: The durable rollator is built to withstand daily use with its heavy-duty construction; easily store at home or in the car when not in use; the included faux-leather pouch and basket are perfect for shopping, traveling, or around the house
• Locked Down Security: Equipped with four 8-inch wheels, including front swivel wheels for effortless maneuverability; the full brake system includes locking rear brakes to engage while sitting, providing you with the utmost stability and safety

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Elite travel rollator hd.

The Signature Life Heavy Duty Bariatric Rollator is going to give you the best experience when looking for security, durability, and convenience. This rollator will be the perfect companion for those higher weight individuals needing extra support and a large seat.

Supports 500 lbs!

Heavy duty bariatric rollator.

The 30 pounds reinforced rollator is intended for those weighing between 200 and 500 pounds.

Enjoy the Convenient Built-in Seat

The 21" x 10" and back strap offer extra comfort and stability when you need a place to sit.

Easy to Fold

Folds 2-3x smaller than average bariatric rollator.

Folds into a 16" x 10" footprint making it more portable and easier to store in your home or car.

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Ready to use right out of the box.

The Elite Travel Rollator HD comes pre-assembled and ready to use when you pull it out of the box.

Locking Hand Brakes

Adjust the handles to fit your height.

Adjust the height of the handles from 31" to 38.25" and use brakes to control speed and momentum.

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Who is the Elite Travel Rollator HD intended for?

The Elite Travel Rollator HD is intended for individuals weighing between 200 and 500 pounds.

How do I know which size of rollator is right for me?

Weight capacity and handle height determine which rollator is best for you. To determine, let your hands naturally hang down and measure distance from wrists to the floor. Rollator handles should be even with your wrists when hanging at your side.

How big is the seat? How wide is the rollator?

The seat of the Elite Travel Rollator HD measures 21" wide and 10" deep. The rollator is 25" wide, 27" deep, and adjusts in height from 31" to 38.25".

Are the brakes adjustable?

Yes, the brakes are adjustable. Brakes are calibrated during the manufacturing process, but we recommend performing a routine check before first use. Over time, the brakes may loosen and need to be tightened.

How heavy is the rollator?

The Elite Travel Rollator HD is reinforced to withstand weights up to 500 pounds and weighs 30 pounds.

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• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27 x 25 x 31 inches; 34.2 Pounds
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 7680-CG
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2022
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Stander
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNP3YLY9
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
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Widen your traveling options with the women's Propet Travelwalker II Elite ! This lightweight walker comes with flexibility, breathability and shock absorption for ultimate, all-day comfort. The cool mesh upper features a padded collar and easy-adjust toggle closure for a great fit.

• Compression-molded EVA midsole provides exceptional shock absorption.
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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces take control of village in Kharkiv region - defence ministry

Russian troops are continuing to advance in the Kharkiv region - with the defence ministry claiming it had taken control of 12 settlements in a week.

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Russian forces have captured the village of Starytsia in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Russia's defence ministry says. 

Russian troops are continuing to advance in the area, it added. 

On Friday, the defence ministry said it had taken control of 12 settlements in Kharkiv in a week. 

A 33-year-old man has died in hospital after a reported Russian airstrike on Friday, officials say, bringing the total number of dead to four. 

Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said 16 people are still in hospital after the attack on Kharkiv, with two in a serious condition. 

A shell dating back to the 1940s exploded in the basement of a military academy in St. Petersburg on Friday, injuring seven Russian servicemen.

Russian military officials confirmed the incident but did not give an update on the conditions of those injured at the Budyonny Military Academy of Communications.

The academy trains soldiers serving in the army's signal corps.

The explosion happened while the basement was being cleaned and rubbish moved, according to reports in Russian media. 

The explosion was caused by a 76mm shell dating to the 1941-45 period, the Interfax news agency reported the region's military command as saying.

It was not clear why this ammunition was stored at the academy.

Ukrainian soldiers were forced to communicate only by radio and phone when intense Russian jamming disrupted their satellite internet connection, according to a report by the Washington Post.

The Ukrainian brigade in northern Kharkiv lost connection to drone and communications systems as Russian forces began their incursion on 10 May, the newspaper reported. 

It is reportedly the first time that Russian electronic warfare has completely knocked out the Ukrainian Starlink connection since the start of the war. 

A Ukrainian soldier told the Washington Post the disruptions prevented Ukrainian forces from conducting basic reconnaissance.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said it was "notable" Russian forces were able to achieve such a widespread effect and said they may have waited to deploy a new electronic warfare adaptation during the beginning of the operation. 

Ukraine's military claims it has shot down all 13 drones it says Russia launched overnight from Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Kursk. 

The Ukrainian Air Force said that, along with missile units of the Armed Forces, it intercepted the drones over Kharkiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. 

One person has been killed and another injured in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Kursk region, acting regional governor Alexei Smirnov said.

It comes after a resident in the southern Russian region of Belgarod was killed by a drone while gardening on Friday (see our 7.43am post). 

Russian forces launched drone attacks on two energy facilities in Ukraine overnight, according to the country's grid operator Ukrenergo.

There were no casualties and power was not cut off to customers, the company wrote on Telegram. 

One of the attacks was in the central region of Poltava, Filipp Pronin, head of the regional military administration, said on Telegram. 

The other damaged facility is in the east of the country, Ukrenergo said. 

For context: Russia has increased its attacks on Ukrainian energy systems in recent months.

Sky News analysis of data from Ukrenergo shows in March 2024, an average of 889,000 Ukrainians were without power on any given day - the highest number since the war began in February 2022.

Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv has come under intensifying attacks in recent weeks. 

An airstrike on Friday killed three people and injured 31 more, while at least two more people were injured in separate attacks on the region. 

These photos from Reuters show the aftermath of strikes on Friday. 

A close ally of Vladimir Putin has said the EU "does not tolerate" free speech after the bloc banned four more Russian media outlets (see our 7.50am post). 

"The EU leadership can only talk about freedom of speech, but in fact it does not tolerate it," said Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma.

"They block any alternative point of view, destroy freedom of speech, violate the right to free dissemination and receipt of information." 

Russia warned the EU's decision will result in a harsh response against Western media in Moscow, but has yet to say which media organisations it will affect.

The number of victims from a reported Russian airstrike on Friday has risen, officials say.

At least three people are now said to have died, with another 31 injured, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

It is not clear what the attack targeted.

Two more people were injured in separate attacks on Kharkiv on Friday, Mr Syniehubov wrote on Telegram.

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, and the surrounding region have long been targeted by Russian attacks but the strikes have become more intense in recent months.

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Putin Is Selling Victory, and Many Russians Are Buying It

Vladimir Putin’s message to his country appears to be taking hold: that Russia is fighting against the whole Western world — and winning.

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• May 15, 2024

The word “victory” is everywhere in Moscow these days.

It is being projected from gargantuan LED screens alongside major intersections and highways and written on red flags whipping in the wind. It’s prominent at an exhibit of Western weapons destroyed on Ukrainian battlefields and lugged back to Moscow as war trophies on display in — where else? — Victory Park.

Victory is precisely the message that President Vladimir V. Putin, 71, has sought to project as he has been feted with pomp and pageantry after another electoral success, while his army sweeps through Ukrainian villages in a stunning new offensive in the northeast.

“Together, we will be victorious!” Mr. Putin said at his inauguration last week after securing a fifth term as president. Two days later, the country celebrated Victory Day, Russia’s most important public holiday, which commemorates the Soviet contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

During the first year of the invasion, many Russians were shocked and ashamed by the war; hundreds of thousands left the country. During the second year, they were concerned about a potential second wave of mobilization.

But with the war now in its third year, many Russians seem to have learned to accept it, interviews over the last week and recent polling show. And “victory” is an easy sell in Mr. Putin’s Russia.

Western sanctions have inflicted few economic hardships. The military news from Ukraine is increasingly positive. Yes, soldiers are still returning in coffins, but mostly to families in the hinterlands , not among the Moscow elite. And for many, the deaths only reinforce the idea, pushed by state news media and driven home relentlessly by Mr. Putin, that Russia is facing an existential threat from the West.

“We can feel that victory is near,” said Andrei, 43, who said he traveled to Moscow for the May 9 holiday celebrations from the Chita region, almost 3,000 miles from the capital.

Like others interviewed for this story, he declined to provide his last name, indicating apparent mistrust of Western news media.

He was among those who braved the cold and even snow to visit the collection of recently captured Western military equipment. (Ukraine also displays destroyed Russian tanks in the center of Kyiv). But the brash exhibit in Moscow, with flags on the equipment showing which countries donated them to Ukraine, fits Russia’s narrative that it is fighting against the whole developed world — and winning.

“When you see all this, and all these flags, it is clear that the whole world is supplying weapons and you know that a world war is going on,” Andrei said. “It’s Russia against the whole world, as usual.”

Ivan, another visitor to Victory Park, waited his turn to pose in front of the rusted and charred hulk of the German Leopard tank, flashing a smile and giving a thumbs up as his friend photographed him. People jostled for a spot beside a similarly destroyed American-made M1 Abrams tank.

“There has been so much talk about these Abrams, about these Leopards, and what is the result?” said Ivan, 26.

“They are all standing here, we are looking at them, we see what condition they are in. This is great!” He smiled.

The bravado exhibited by Russians like Andrei and Ivan this month mirrors the confident posture of Mr. Putin as he steers Russia past economic challenges and to greater battlefield advantage in Ukraine.

His inauguration included a church service in which he was blessed by the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill I, who expressed hope that the president would remain in power until “the end of the century.”

According to the Levada Center, an independent polling institution, about 75 percent of Russians profess support for their army’s actions in Ukraine. (About a quarter of the population is against the war, the poll and other research shows, but protests are effectively banned, and repression is so intense that many people are afraid to acknowledge or share antiwar or anti-government content online).

Thousands who fled Russia have returned. Their lives have adapted to the new normal, and have actually changed less than those in the West might expect.

“It’s what, the 13th package of sanctions they’re making?” Ivan said, laughing. “So far, we don’t feel anything.”

Robots built by Yandex, Russia’s homegrown version of Google, can be seen traversing Moscow’s sidewalks making deliveries. Inflation is under control, at least for now. According to a report last month by Forbes, the number of billionaires in Moscow — measured in U.S. dollars — increased so much that the city moved up four spots in the global rankings, behind only New York City.

“Most of the brands that allegedly left Russia have not gone anywhere,” said Andrei, adding that he and his daughter planned to have lunch at a rebranded K.F.C. What had changed, he said, was that “the consolidation of society has taken place” over the rationale for the war, as well as the conservative social values Mr. Putin is pushing.

Mr. Putin and others trumpeted that apparent cohesion when the official results of his preordained election victory in March were announced, with a record 88 percent of the vote going to the incumbent, a figure that Western democracies decried as a sham.

“Russia is such a complicated, multiethnic country that to understand it and govern it, you need more than one term,” said Oleg V. Panchurin, 32, a veteran of the war in Ukraine.

“If it’s going to be President Putin, then I would be happy if he served 10 terms,” said Mr. Panchurin, who said had been recently wounded near Zaporizhzhia by a Ukrainian drone.

Some civilians who were interviewed said they were pleased the president had taken a hard-line conservative position promoting traditional family values.

Zhenya, 36, and his girlfriend, Masha, expressed gratitude that the government had “finally handled the L.G.B.T.Q. issue” — by banning what it called the “L.G.B.T.Q. movement.” The pair were attending a 1940s-themed Victory Day celebration in a park in central Moscow where participants fox-trotted and waltzed as a live military band played.

With no one who could credibly replace him, the prospect that Mr. Putin will stay in power as long as he is alive feels increasingly possible to ordinary Russians, said Andrei Kolesnikov, a Moscow-based senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

“Everyone understands that this is for a long time,” he said. “The longer he is in power, the more apprehension there is about who will be next, who will be worse.”

“We are moving closer to a scenario where we could see the effect of Stalin, when, after his death, people were crying, because people didn’t know how to live,” Mr. Kolesnikov added.

Russians who oppose the government say they increasingly fear that they will have to wait for Mr. Putin’s death for anything to change.

“I feel a very strong sense of hopelessness,” said Yulia, 48, a teacher who was visiting the grave of Aleksei A. Navalny, the opposition politician, in southeast Moscow. Mr. Navalny, who died in prison in an Arctic penal colony in February, had long been considered the only possible challenger to Mr. Putin. Yulia declined to use her last name out of fear of possible repercussions.

“I don’t see a way out of this,” she said.

Yulia’s son, Pavel, said, “We are sure that everything depends on the death of person in a certain place.” His mother shushed him, noticing the uniformed Russian National Guard forces that stood nearby; even in death, Mr. Navalny is still monitored closely by the government. Still, there was a steady stream of visitors to the grave.

On the other side of Moscow, mourners were still coming to show their respects to the 145 victims of the March 22 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, one of the deadliest in Europe in the past decade. Floral wreaths, plush toys and photos of the victims were placed near the destroyed concert hall.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, and American officials have blamed Islamic State Khorasan Province, or ISIS-K , a branch of the group. Even so, the Kremlin has sought to cast blame on Ukraine and the West.

One woman who declined to give her name said she was sure the West was behind it — despite the fact that the United States had warned Moscow of an imminent attack . According to the Levada Center, half of those polled believe Ukraine was behind the attack, with almost 40 percent saying Western intelligence services were involved.

Vladimir, 26, who was visiting the improvised memorial for the first time, said he didn’t blame the Kremlin for failing to heed the warnings.

“I want the terrorists to be destroyed,” said Vladimir, a supermarket employee. But the president, he said, was doing a great job. “He works so hard.”

“ May God keep him alive and healthy,” he said. “If, God forbid, Putin dies, what will happen to our country?”

Anastasia Kharchenko contributed reporting from Moscow and Alina Lobzina from London.

Valerie Hopkins covers the war in Ukraine and how the conflict is changing Russia, Ukraine, Europe and the United States. She is based in Moscow. More about Valerie Hopkins

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