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Walking stick with built-in torch
A stick with a bright light in the handle for evening walks, dark corridors and night-time trips.
Good forEvening walkers and people who get up at night
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What it is, and who it helps
A walking stick with a built-in torch carries a small, bright LED light near the handle or on the shaft. It lights the ground in front of the user, which helps with evening walks, power cuts, dark staircases and the dim route to the bathroom at night.
Light matters for older people because their eyes need much more of it to judge steps, kerbs and uneven floors. A stick that provides its own light removes one of the common reasons for a fall.
How to choose
- Choose a torch that is bright and aimed at the ground a step ahead, and that can be switched off.
- Check the battery type and how easy it is to replace or recharge.
- Make sure the stick is height-adjustable, and that the added electronics do not make it heavy.
- Look for a firm switch that can be pressed with a weak thumb.
Using it safely
- Test the light before you leave home and carry spare batteries on longer outings.
- Do not shine it into other people's eyes, and keep it off in the house if it dazzles your parent.
- Treat the stick like any other: check the tip, the height and the grip.
Before you buy
Does the torch make the stick less stable?
Not if it is well made. The light adds a little weight near the handle; choose a model that still feels balanced.
Can I use it indoors at night?
Yes, it is useful for the walk to the bathroom, but a night light along the route is better as well.
More in Mobility and walking aids · Care plans · Services · Preventing falls in older adults · Medical equipment at home
General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.