This article explains the role of the cane in helping and supporting the blind from three aspects: physical navigation, psychological support and social identification.
For those elderly people who have a slightly unstable gait but can walk on their own, walking sticks are a good choice. For those elderly people with unstable gait and need additional support, walking frames are a more ideal choice. It provides more support, reduces the risk of falling, and can help the elderly walk more safely and comfortably.
Comparison of support stability: rollator walker is better
Walking sticks mainly rely on unilateral or double-handed grip to support part of the user's weight, while rollator walkers provide a wider support surface, greatly reducing the risk of falling, especially for users with poor balance or postoperative recovery.