Patient/caregiver was educated on features to look for on a cane to enhance safety and comfort as follows: Individuals with health conditions, such as, arthritis and gout, involving small joints of the hands, can have poor grip on the handle of the cane. The inflammation in the small joints of the hands limits the range of motion of the fingers and prevents the individual to form a firm grip. Canes with large handles, padded or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on features to look for on a cane to enhance safety and comfort as follows: While using a cane, choosing/adjusting the cane to proper height is important to ensure better stability, improved safety, and fall prevention. An individual too short for the cane has to work hard to pick the cane up and move during ambulation. An individual too tall for the cane has to lean on to one side to hold [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to choose/adjust the cane to appropriate height, grip, and base support as follows: Stand upright against a wall wearing your regular walking shoes, with hands falling on the sides freely. Take the measurement from the floor to the wrist of the hand you plan to hold the cane with. Alternatively, you can choose to stand upright against a wall wearing your regular walking shoes, with hands falling on the sides [...]