Dear Savvy Senior: I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? — Limping Linda Dear Linda: When ...

(Reuters Health) - One quarter of older Americans use mobility devices like canes, walkers or wheelchairs, according to a new study, but those who use a cane have a much greater fear of falling. Cane ...

Dear Carol: My mom has always been a fashion slave. She’s looked young for her age from a distance due to rigorous weight control, but she’s recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Lately, she’s ...

We investigated the effects of cane use, lateral walking stability, and cane use practice on attentional demands during walking. Attentional demands were assessed using dual-task methodology with a ...

When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should. Walking canes come in many different styles, shapes and sizes today, so you need to take into account your ...

I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t ...