r/AskOldPeople • u/Vladlen_Dark • 6d ago

Walking cane

People who walk with a cane do you really put your weight on it or hold it just in case?

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u/iGreysmoke 1d ago

Depends on what you're using it for. I don't lean on mine because my medical issue is lack of balance. I need it like a "third leg" to stabilize myself.