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When choosing a cane, the first thing you need to decide is whether you want a standard cane or a quad cane. Standard canes, also called single-tip canes, have only one tip. Quad canes have four. Which one will work better depends entirely on what you need it for and how you’ll use it.

Quad Canes

Also called quad-point canes, broad based canes or four legged canes, Quad Canes offer more stability than traditional canes. They are a popular option for those recovering from leg or ankle injuries.  The four tips make the cane more stable, but they also mean that the cane won’t fit on certain staircases. This makes navigating stairs potentially dangerous.

There are two types of quad canes—large base quad canes and small base quad canes. Large based quads are the sturdiest and offer the

James from Florida wrote in saying, “I’m trying to stay active, but I can’t get around without a walking aid anymore. What would you recommend? I need one that’s good for outdoors. Will I need a different one for indoor use?”

For outdoor use we recommend rollators, also called rolling walkers. Unlike traditional walkers, they have wheels on all four legs, making it easy for them to traverse uneven terrain. Plus, they allow you to move around faster than walkers and most include a built in seat if you get tired.

While you don’t necessarily need two mobility aids, many people in your position find it easier to have two. Some of the most popular combinations are—

1. A Rollator and a Cane

As mentioned, a rollator is ideal for outdoor use. But they’re not always perfect for indoor use. If

Every so often, something makes you stop and think, “Wow. I’m living in the future.” It may be a news article or a new study, something far out there and irrelevant to your daily life. Or, like in this case, it may be something that has just recently been made available to the general market. Prepare to be blown away, because today we are talking about carbon fiber, and what it can do for you.

Carbon fiber is a new, high tech material made in a long and complicated process. A mesh of carbon fiber strands are wound by hand around a central shaft, creating a unique and revolutionary product. When finished, carbon fiber products are extremely light and incredibly strong- in fact, they are lighter than aluminum, and much stronger than steel, making them the ideal material for…

Give up? Med-Aid has used this new material in the best possible manner by creating a series of canes made

While they often seem to be interchangeable words, walking sticks and walking canes are actually two very different types of product with different uses. Many people get them mixed up, but if you read on, you will be one of the elite few who know the difference between walking sticks and canes.

The main difference, of course, is function. Walking canes are designed to take weight on a regular basis. If you need support while walking, and you want to be able to lean your full weight on a walking aid, it is important that you use a walking cane. Canes are most often made of wood, aluminum, or steel. They are meant to take constant weight, and are designed to be comfortable and practical for daily use. Many fold down to less than a third of their normal height, making them convenient to tuck into a purse or bag. While they can have exciting colors and patterns, most walking canes feature simple construction

Has this ever happened to you? You’re walking to the theater with your cane only to discover that the line for tickets is incredibly long- and the guy at the front is having a long, drawn-out argument with the ticket seller. The walk just to get there was bad enough, and now you have to stand in line for how long? You sigh, looking wistfully at your cane, and wish you’d brought a chair instead.

Well, those wishes can come true! And don’t worry- we don’t actually expect you to give up your cane. We’re talking today about something called a ‘seat cane’ or ‘walking cane stool’. Seat canes are specially-designed canes with seats and extra legs that fold out for added support. They are very carefully engineered to remain light and functional as canes, but to provide strong, stable seats when needed.

If you are looking for a cane with seat, be aware that there are two types to choose from.