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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

Most people are provided with a medical walker by their health insurance or Medicaid/Medicare, but that doesn’t mean it’s their best option. Depending on your lifestyle, you may prefer to have a walker or rollator or even both. Here are the differences—

Walkers 

The main advantage of walkers is that they provide maximum walking support. Also, they are typically

I’m looking at walker aids, and I can’t decide between a tri wheeled walker and a 4 wheeled rollator. What’s the difference?

Great question! Three wheeled walkers and four wheeled walkers are very similar on the surface, but they have a few basic differences. The most obvious difference, of course, is the number of wheels. Four wheeled rollators are extremely stable walking aids. Three wheeled rollators are slightly less stable, and may not be able to negotiate difficult terrain as well as those with four wheels.

Because they do only have three wheels, three wheeled walkers tend to be smaller and lighter than four wheeled walkers. This makes them more maneuverable in tight spaces and easier to store. Four wheeled walkers are larger even when folded. Another major difference is the width. The back

Have you checked out our new Tips & Advice Center? If not, be sure to stop by and take a look. It’s full of great information about mobility products, daily living aids, accessories for all aspects of life—and more! We’ve worked hard to make the Tips & Advice center helpful, accessible, and easy to read. And if you have a question you don’t see an answer to, be sure to send it our way!

Are you curious about how the various kinds of walkers compare to each other? Are you looking for accessories to fit your three wheel rollator? Maybe you’re wondering how to make your cane a safer, more stable walking aid? (Hint: try a tripod cane tip!) Whatever your problem, you are sure to find the answer in the new Tips & Advice Center. And if you can’t, we’ll be happy to answer your questions by phone or email.

That’s what we hear every day, and what we try to keep in mind when looking for new walkers and rollators. The width of a walker is of paramount importance- it can mean the difference between a walking aid you only occasionally remember to use and an essential part of your daily life. After all, many bathroom doors are only twenty-two inches, and narrow hallways can be hard to navigate. You don’t want some big, clunky thing getting in your way. You need a walking aid that is streamlined to fit your life.

For users looking for a standard walker with a narrow width, we recommend the Mabis Freedom Deluxe Folding Walker. This narrow walker is strong, comfortable, and includes three pouches. Even better, it is only 20” wide – perfect for bathroom stalls and tiny halls. The Freedom Deluxe is also a folding walker, allowing for easy storage and transport. While several