Essential Walking Cane Accessories
Whether your cane is a temporary measure as you recover from injury or illness, or you use a cane daily for support and stability, there are some items you can add that will make walking with your cane safer, more stylish, and more convenient.
Cane Accessories for Safety, Stability, or Convenience
Consult your doctor or physical therapist before trying walking cane accessories to determine if any of these are right for you:
Cane tip: The right tip for your cane can impact your safety. You may need a quad-tip for added stability, or to make your cane stand up on its own for a moment. If you live in a wintry climate, consider an ice gripper cane tip.
Lifting handle: If you find it difficult to get up off a couch or stand up from a chair, a lifting handle might help. Designed for offset canes, a lifting handle attaches to the cane to provide an extra grip to help you boost yourself up.
Cane strap or chain: Another handy addition for offset canes is a strap or chain that goes around your wrist. It keeps your cane with you if you have to let go of it for a moment, without the annoyance of finding something to lean it against.
Cane holder: A cane holder attaches to your cane and allows you to rest it on a table or countertop at a restaurant or store. Cane holders can coordinate with or accent your wood cane’s color.
Cane carry bag: A cane carrier for folding canes, or bag for traditional canes, will help you when traveling and protect your cane from dings when stowed.
Cane stand: If you’re a cane collector, or just want to maintain a wide cane “wardrobe,” a cane stand is a great way to accessibly display and store your canes. You’ll have fun looking over your canes in their stand while deciding which one to show off that day.
Cane Accessories for Style
Engraving: Add engraving to your metal cane handle, or an engraved plaque to the shaft to identify it as yours with your initials or memorialize how you came by the cane. Engraving is a wonderful gift idea for cane-users, as well.
Color: Pop in a splash of color with a cane tip in red, blue, lavender, or green. Canes also come in cool transparent acrylics or hi-tech carbon fiber.
A cane isn’t just a cane anymore. Now, they come in various types of wood or synthetic materials. They can fold, provide a seat when you’re waiting in line, or even conceal valuables within. If a walking cane is part of your ensemble every day, consider some walking cane accessories to add convenience or style.
