Equipment
Walking aids
For someone still walking but no longer steady. The choice is mostly about how much support the arms need to give and whether a seat to rest on matters.
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Every item below is listed with what it is for, the price band to expect, and the brands you will actually see. Ask your occupational or physical therapist which of these fits before you buy: much of it is covered as durable medical equipment with a physician order.
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Walking aids: 10 items
Parkinson’s, MS, General
Rollator (4-wheel w/ seat)
Wheeled walker with brakes + seat for rest breaks
- Typical price band
- $70–$160
- Brands you will see
- Drive Nitro, NOVA, Hugo, Medline
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- Parkinson’s, MS, General
General, Stroke
Adjustable cane
Single-point cane for mild balance support
- Typical price band
- $10–$20
- Brands you will see
- Hugo, Vive, Carex
- Typical rating
- ~4.7★
- Commonly used for
- General, Stroke
General
Folding cane / cane w/ seat
Portable cane, some with fold-out seat
- Typical price band
- $20–$40
- Brands you will see
- Vive, Medline, HoneyBull
- Typical rating
- ~4.5★
- Commonly used for
- General
General, Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s
Folding walker (standard)
Basic 2-button folding walker for support while walking
- Typical price band
- $30–$60
- Brands you will see
- Drive Medical, Medline, Carex
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- General, Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s
Injury, Amputation
Knee scooter / walker
Hands-free mobility for single-leg / foot injury
- Typical price band
- $110–$180
- Brands you will see
- KneeRover, ELENKER
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- Injury, Amputation
Stroke, Balance
Quad cane
4-point base for greater stability
- Typical price band
- $18–$30
- Brands you will see
- Drive, Vive
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- Stroke, Balance
General
Rollator (3-wheel)
Lighter, tighter-turning rollator for indoors
- Typical price band
- $60–$110
- Brands you will see
- NOVA, Hugo, Drive
- Typical rating
- ~4.5★
- Commonly used for
- General
Parkinson’s, General
Upright / stand-up walker
Promotes upright posture, less back/wrist strain
- Typical price band
- $130–$260
- Brands you will see
- UPWalker, ELENKER, OasisSpace
- Typical rating
- ~4.4★
- Commonly used for
- Parkinson’s, General
Ask your occupational or physical therapist which version of this suits the person you care for. Many items in this category are covered as durable medical equipment with a physician order: see the coverage guide.
General
Cane/walker tips & accessories
Replacement tips, ice grips, cup holders
- Typical price band
- $6–$15
- Brands you will see
- Vive, RMS, Stander
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- General
CP, Long-term
Forearm crutches
Long-term crutch use, better ergonomics
- Typical price band
- $40–$80
- Brands you will see
- Vive, Millennial
- Typical rating
- ~4.4★
- Commonly used for
- CP, Long-term
Before you buy anything
Check our equipment coverage guide first. Many of these items are covered as durable medical equipment, and a loan closet or a rental is often the better call than buying. Product links on this site earn a commission. It never changes which equipment we cover.