DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Parkinson's disease, and balance is an issue. I have been using a cane on the right side, my weak leg side. I have seen videos that say a cane should be used on a person's ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — On National Candy Cane Day 2021, we want to know: Where do you start, the straight side or the curved end? A survey by the National Confectioners Association found that 58% of ...

Mobility aids provide physical support and may reduce the risk of falls. Mobility aids are tools like canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters that can provide essential support to older adults.

More than half the people surveyed – 54% – said the proper way to eat a candy cane is to start with the straight end first. But 30% of those surveyed said eating from the curved end first is the ...

Independence becomes more elusive as we age. Time wears on our joints, weakens our muscles, and interferes with our sense of balance. Many of us need help walking at some point, but thankfully there ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA— The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid ...

My 85-year-old fashionable aunt and I have a wonderful relationship. She takes pride in her appearance and dresses well. Unfortunately, her balance is not good and she refuses to use a cane. Is there ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Parkinson's disease, and balance is an issue. I have been using a cane on the right side, my weak leg side. I have seen videos that say a cane should be used on a person's ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have Parkinson’s disease, and balance is an issue. I have been using a cane on the right side, my weak leg side. I have seen videos that say a cane should be used on a person’s ...