The Walking Stick

As we age there is a tendency of not being sure on our feet. I just began using a walking stick for a number of reasons. For one reason the walking stick helps keep 25% off the feet, knees and ankles. It helps with balance and also to pickup pace. I find it helpful when ascending and descending hills. Just the thought of falling and ending up the hospital is a good enough reason for me to use a cane or stick. The stick is better suited for active walking, as we grow older there is such a thing as pride which stops a lot of people from using a stick or cane. Hiking and walking distances and for the use of the walking stick. The cane is better suited for the elderly. There was a time when canes and sticks were used and never left behind. I bought a walking stick after needing the use of a cane for support the stick is better suited for me because I am almost 6'2" in height. I don't care what I may look like to people, it's practicality over anything else. If we all walked with sticks and canes maybe we would start a new fashion trend.