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My mother has trouble walking, but she refuses to get a walker or cane. I worry about her. How can I convince her to get some sort of walking aid?
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Show her some fancy walking aids Tell her the pros & cons of her condition, what will be the drwabacks if she will not start using walking aid, her walking pattern might get worse, there could be a chance of frequent falls. So by using walking stick falls can be prevented.
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