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Nurse Teaching on Choosing/Adjusting the Cane to Appropriate Height, Grip, and Base Support

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 [...]

Nurse Teaching on Advantages of Using Mobility Aids

Patient/caregiver was educated on advantages of mobility aids as follows: As individuals get older, they tend to lose muscle mass and develop problems with our joints. This results in loss of muscle strength and limitation of range of motion in the joints. This contributes to poor stability, mobility & balance problems, and increased risk for fall in seniors. Senior citizens can undergo hospitalizations for various reasons, such as, infections, surgeries, and emergencies. Individuals after prolonged [...]