Types of Quad Canes:How to Pick the Right Base, Handle, and Height
A quad cane is the sturdiest cane you can buy, and it’s the one people reach for when a regular cane starts to feel shaky. My dad never used one. He went from his blue and purple offset canes straight to a rollator, and I’ll explain why later in this guide, because it tells you […]
Canes for Women: Stylish Picks That Actually Support You
Canes for women don’t have to look like something from a hospital supply closet. A lot of women put off using a cane, even when they need one, because they don’t want to look old or sick. I get it. My dad, a WWII veteran, had two canes, one blue and one purple. Plain aluminum, […]
Best Walking Canes for Men: A Caregiver’s Honest Picks
Walking canes for men have come a long way from the gray hospital cane. Today you can get one in polished hardwood, lightweight carbon fiber, or plain black aluminum that folds up and fits in your car door. A lot of men put off getting a cane longer than they should, because they think it […]
Types of Canes: A Caregiver’s Guide to Choosing
There are more types of canes than most people realize. My dad used two simple aluminum ones for years, one blue and one purple. Nothing fancy. He had weakness in both legs, so he moved slowly and carefully, and he’d reach for the furniture when he needed something extra to hold. I was visiting back […]
How to Use a Cane Correctly
A cane looks simple. You grab it and go, right? But most people use one wrong at first, and learning how to use a cane correctly from the start can prevent falls and build your confidence. A cane used wrong can actually make walking harder, not easier. My dad, a WWII veteran, started his mobility […]