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When used properly, a walking cane is a ticket to freedom and mobility. However, there are three common mistakes that can make using a cane far less effective and even dangerous. Don’t take another step with your cane until you read this! 1. Walking with the Cane on Your Weak Side Actually, you place it

Struggling with mobility can be embarrassing. No one wants to be seen feeling shaky or unstable. To make matters worse, fumbling with clunky mobility aids can make you feel like you’re surrendering your independence. The most common reaction to mobility challenges is to slow down and move less. Unfortunately, that’ll only make matters worse. There’s

Whatever the reason for the reduced mobility you may experience, whether it be injury or the advancement of age, you should not have to expect a lifetime of confinement or immobility. There is a wide variety of mobility aids available on the market these days to assist you with moving about or simple tasks like

Mobility is one of the most important routes to independence in life. Simply being able to move about and to take care of your basic needs lends a tremendous feeling of self-sufficiency. Here are a few suggestions for how move more and enjoy life with fewer aches and less pain. Always Keep Pillows Handy Sofas

Walking canes can be a great benefit to older adults who are starting to lose strength and balance, but sometimes, especially when dealing with a father, getting your parent to admit to the need for a cane is challenging. Here are some signs to watch for that may indicate it’s time to start the conversation

In this day and age, getting older doesn’t mean what it used to given the many medical advancements and increased knowledge of how to take care of your body. Fading eyesight and weakening leg muscles can be augmented by therapy and walking canes, while you start a physical therapy program to get back to full strength.

When shopping for canes, many people choose one that folds.┬áFolding canes typically either telescope or fold to take up less room. This can make a┬áfolding cane very convenient for travel when the cane needs to fit in luggage, a glovebox, a purse, or across someone’s lap. But┬ámany buyers don’t know that a poorly constructed┬áfolding cane