In the past, walking sticks & canes were not just used by the elders with mobility problems but also used as a symbol of status in the society, and as weapons to complement one’s attire. But these days walking canes are used if a person has become more unsteady on their feet and require a personal assistance. As parents age, their hips and knees may not function as they used to and sometimes dizziness makes them to lose their footing.
Instruments such as walking
sticks & canes facilitate elders walk freely when they have
difficulty in moving their legs. Purchasing a luxury walking canes for elders
isn’t that easy, as there are varieties of walking sticks that come in
different sizes and shapes that are used for multiple purposes and selecting
the right one is extremely important for safe support.
When selecting a walking stick, you need to decide which
type of handle you would like. Derby
handle is one of the popular handle; it can be hook over the arm. It
offers excellent support as user’s weight is directly passed over to shaft of
the walking
cane. The other type of handle is Fischer; it is perfect for people who
suffer from hand troubles such as rheumatism and arthritis. This model is
available for both left and right hands of many shapes and sizes.
Most walking sticks
& canes come with adjustable height. They are extremely useful for
adjusting your height requirements. Orthopedic sticks and canes are very
popular they are specifically designed for people suffering from joint
problems, arthritis, rheumatism, visual impairment. If you are frequent traveler
folding stick is perfect choice, as these can be folded when they are
not used such as in airplane or car. Folding sticks are available in different
handle types and colors.
The style you need to select depends up on the elder’s
requirements.
C-Cane or Crook
Cane is the popular style of cane available. This comes with curved handle
and is made of wood. This cane is easy to use, inexpensive and portable.
Further it is easy to store and can also be used to grab that is out of reach.
Offset Cane or Center Balance Cane, it is intended for
people for who want more support than a C-cane offers. The handle on the offset
cane arcs upwards and then flattens out, which makes it easier to hold. This
type of canes are mainly designed for people facing problems with arthritis,
Parkinson’s, hip or backbone problems.
Knob
Canes or parrot Head Canes, it is more decorative style of walking
stick which only provides little bit of support while walking. This model is
good to look but it is not practical for senior elders who need more support than
what actually it can provide.
Choose the right height of cane for your senior parents. Most
aluminum canes can be adjusted for almost all heights, whereas decorative
parrot head sticks and wooden canes cannot be adjusted and must always be tried
out for size before purchasing. Walking
stick can be considered as a third leg which helps elders walk effortlessly.
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