People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal.

If you have difficulty with balance and mobility, a walker and a cane can help. Deciding between the two will depend on how much support you need, where and how you aim to use the device, and your ...

Q. My friend who is 84 years old has a chronic condition that affects her balance. Unfortunately, her condition is progressive. She is quite fashionable, well dressed and uses an elegant leucite cane.

In mid-December 2025, an image (archived) circulated online purportedly showing U.S. President Donald Trump using a walker as a mobility aid. Keith Edwards, a Democratic political strategist, posted ...

Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides. — ...

A rollator walker can help you move around if you have difficulty with mobility. Medicare can cover the cost of a rollator walker if your healthcare professional determines that it’s necessary for ...

—This single-center retrospective study highlighted gender-related differences in falls, with the goal of providing data to guide gender-specific interventions to reduce rollator-related injuries and ...

Walkers and canes can help support older adults or those living with disabilities who have some balance and mobility. The choice of a cane vs. a walker depends on the degree of support a person needs, ...