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 ...

Canes are available in wood, metal and clear lucite. Options that are more functional and less fashionable include: folding canes that you can put in your briefcase, seat canes (which become a seat ...

North Carolina Central University researchers are testing smart canes aimed at helping blind or visually impaired people. Standard folding canes are used to scan or detect things around a person, like ...

A walking cane is a fairly common mobility aid that provides users with additional weight support and an extra pivot point while walking. However, standard walking canes do have their limitations, and ...

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 ...

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 ...