<![CDATA[Where to get Walking stick]]>Retail pharmacy from all hospital. They have staff (physiotherapist) to recommend. If you’re looking for cheap and temporary option… get those umbrella with studs

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/87503/where-to-get-walking-stickRSS for NodeSun, 17 May 2026 07:27:59 GMTThu, 27 Oct 2016 08:50:14 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:34:42 GMT]]>I got the walking stick for mum from guardian phamarcy after her knee replacement op. The one recommended by the orthopedic physiotherapist was a bit expensive. Her doctor’s advice is not to depend on it…so mum only used in the few months after the op as a form of support.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1718060https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1718060Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:34:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 05:57:55 GMT]]>Thanks all for your input.


I went to biomedical since it is quite close by for me. The lady gave us a 10% PG discount. 😄
their website: http://www.bionmedicalgroup.com/contact-us/

Bought the quad cane which is the walking stick with 4 small legs at the end.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1717871https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1717871Fri, 09 Sep 2016 05:57:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Mon, 05 Sep 2016 03:29:26 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:
:thankyou: schweppes, atrecord.


I will bring him along and keep in mind the pointers.

He needs it for balance - partly because he worries that he might fall. He had a fall at the beginning of the year and fortunately recovered in 2-3 months . At that time he had problem moving inside the house also, he had to use a walker. Even though he has recovered completely , it makes him fear another such incident and he is more cautious. We feel he will have more confidence to move with a walking stick.
Oh, even for balancing, must see how much help he needs. The normal cheap walking stick (like the one mentioned, can also be used for hiking), accords the user some amount of balancing help. But ultimately it has only 'one leg'. If requires a lot of help with the balancing, then can consider the '4-leg' walking stick (not the walking frame which requires using 2 hands to manovere). That one is very stable, and provides support as well as balance, but is a bit more cumbersome as it has 4 legs.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716751https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716751Mon, 05 Sep 2016 03:29:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:06:09 GMT]]>:thankyou: schweppes, atrecord.


I will bring him along and keep in mind the pointers.

He needs it for balance - partly because he worries that he might fall. He had a fall at the beginning of the year and fortunately recovered in 2-3 months . At that time he had problem moving inside the house also, he had to use a walker. Even though he has recovered completely , it makes him fear another such incident and he is more cautious. We feel he will have more confidence to move with a walking stick.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716215Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:06:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:03:59 GMT]]>If the elderly’s leg(s) is very weak and is likely to need to lean on the walking stick with a good proportion of the body weight for support, then better get those sturdy ones that come in one long piece. Got those wooden (or looks like wood) solid one, or those metal whole piece but hollow types with adjustable length.


If it’s only more for balancing (more so than firm support), then there is an option to get those used for hiking, which can be in 3/4 pieces screwed to tighten so that you can adjust the length. This type is lighter, can be kept more conveniently, but note that it’s not as sturdy and not meant for the full body weight to lean on. It’s quite cheap as i got one for my mum at i think $11.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716153https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1716153Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:19:25 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:
Thanks everyone. I will go shopping !!

He is using a good umbrella on and off these days. I thought it would be good to get him a proper one.
sigh, watching parents grow old, :sad: seems like not too long ago he used to carry me on his shoulders.
Know what you mean :hugs:

Mom got hers at SGH retail pharmacy. My advice is to get a good one - need not be the most expensive. Just make sure that it is sturdy as the aim of the walking stick is to serve as a walking aid and to give them a sense of stability if they feel unbalanced on their feet. I would go with function over form when it comes to safety.

Mom used to use an umbrella. But after her knee replacement surgery last year, the orthopaedic surgeon recommended that a proper walking stick is a better aid than the umbrella.

When shopping for the walking stick, make sure you bring your dad along to test it out. The sticks come in varying lengths to suit people with different heights. He has to choose one that he feels most comfortable and confident with.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715938https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715938Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:19:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:17:58 GMT]]>Saw it in Big Box, Jurong.

$39

It's by a local company called Bion. They have other showrooms.
See their website: http://www.bionmedicalgroup.com/contact-us/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715895https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715895Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:17:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:09:08 GMT]]>

BigDevil:
Just saw this ...


Might be good for those folks who like after dinner walks.
BigD, where to get it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715883Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:09:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:55:50 GMT]]>Just saw this

http://i63.tinypic.com/23r5m49.jpg\">

Might be good for those folks who like after dinner walks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715879https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715879Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:55:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:36:05 GMT]]>

FantasyLandDreams:
Bought a wheel chair from cash converter as it is half the price of guardian's and in very good condition. If you don't mind 2nd hand item, that is.

thanks FLD, Let me go see first , and if anything suitable then i bring him along.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715768https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715768Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:36:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:35:15 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
Better ask your father to follow you when buying walking stick. He needs to find it comfortable. DH bought one for his mother and she doesn't use it 'cos she finds it unstable for her.


Thanks for the tip ngl2010, I will .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715765Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:35:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:21:38 GMT]]>Better ask your father to follow you when buying walking stick. He needs to find it comfortable. DH bought one for his mother and she doesn’t use it 'cos she finds it unstable for her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715536https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715536Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:21:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:39:50 GMT]]>Bought a wheel chair from cash converter as it is half the price of guardian’s and in very good condition. If you don’t mind 2nd hand item, that is.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715532https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715532Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:39:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:39:04 GMT]]>you can buy one at Hospital pharmacy shop, or from poly clinic pharmacy, or those hospital shops that sell wheel chair


Is more than a walking stick. If an elderly folk gets tired after walking sometime, can open up the stick, turn it into a chair when he can sit down, comfortably while waiting, or just resting the tired legs. Become a mobile walking-stick-cum-chair. Very useful !

Sometimes, old folks cannot stand too long. I bought one for my MIL (> 80 year old), because she will pant, if stand too long

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715521Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:39:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:22:25 GMT]]>Thanks everyone. I will go shopping !!

He is using a good umbrella on and off these days. I thought it would be good to get him a proper one.
sigh, watching parents grow old, :sad: seems like not too long ago he used to carry me on his shoulders.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715486Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:22:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 06:07:46 GMT]]>

sleepy:
Lenny08:

You can get it at Isetan Parkway.')


Chance upon those at Isetan. Stylish looking!


Actually I have seen most old folks prefer to have a sturdy umbrella as a walking stick;) Can use it for triple purpose.Rain or shine or a walking stick 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715457https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715457Wed, 31 Aug 2016 06:07:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:51:06 GMT]]>

MyPillow:
ammonite:

Okay my kids have a fetish for walking sticks. ...


:? use as hiking stick or 打狗棒 (beggar sect in kungfu movie)

yep saw in daiso and all hospital pharmacy - more range

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715445https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715445Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:51:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:50:06 GMT]]>

ammonite:
Okay my kids have a fetish for walking sticks. ...

:? use as hiking stick or 打狗棒 (beggar sect in kungfu movie)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715444Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:50:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:44:34 GMT]]>

Lenny08:
You can get it at Isetan Parkway.')

Chance upon those at Isetan. Stylish looking!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715441https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715441Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:44:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:41:57 GMT]]>Check hospital pharmacy or take a look at Qoo10 for various range

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715439Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:41:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:11:49 GMT]]>

ammonite:
Okay my kids have a fetish for walking sticks. ...

I don't even dare to imagine how it got started... 😆

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715422https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715422Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:11:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:07:12 GMT]]>You can get it at Isetan Parkway.')

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715421https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715421Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:07:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to get Walking stick on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:25:16 GMT]]>Okay my kids have a fetish for walking sticks.

Cheap ones - daiso.
Moderate range - guardian outlets, and hospital pharmacies.
Classy boho - naiise. https://naiise.com/collections/walking-stick

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