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Walking stick with fold-out seat
A stick that opens into a small seat, for rest stops on a walk.
Good forPeople who tire quickly when walking outdoors
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What it is, and who it helps
A walking stick with a fold-out seat looks like a normal stick, but a small seat opens from the handle on a tripod, so that the user can sit down wherever they get tired. It lets people with limited stamina keep walking outdoors, with a place to rest every few minutes.
It is a popular option for people who like their daily walk or a trip to the market but have to stop often, for example because of heart or lung conditions.
How to choose
- Check the weight limit: the seat has to carry the whole body weight, which is more demanding than a stick.
- Choose a seat that is wide enough to be comfortable and legs that open wide and lock firmly.
- Look at the weight of the stick, because it carries extra parts.
- Make sure your parent can open and close the seat with one hand.
Using it safely
- Open the seat on level, firm ground, check that all three legs are down and locked, and sit slowly.
- Do not use it on soft or sloping ground, and never stand on it.
- Get up slowly, using the handle for support, and take a moment before walking on.
Before you buy
Is the seat stable enough for an older person?
Only if it is used on firm, level ground and within its weight limit. A rollator with brakes is steadier for people who need to sit often.
Can it replace a walker?
No. It supports one hand and gives a place to rest, but not the support of a walker.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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Rollator with seat and brakes
Four-wheeled walker with hand brakes, a seat and a basket, for walking with rests.
Adjustable walking stick
Lightweight, height-adjustable stick with a non-slip rubber tip and comfortable grip.
Folding walking stick
An adjustable stick that folds into sections, so it fits in a bag or the pocket of a car seat.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.