To walk safely, hold the cane on the side of your stronger leg. Move the cane forward at the same time as your weaker leg. Use your strong leg first when going up stairs. Learning how to walk with a ...

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 ...

Dear Carol: My mom has always been a fashion slave. She’s looked young for her age from a distance due to rigorous weight control, but she’s recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Lately, she’s ...