Hospital News,
February 2020
by Monica Fleck

Falling is a concern for anyone — especially the elderly.  The risk is even greater for people who have some form of dementia, particularly if they are assigned the additional task of learning how to use an assistive walking device.  As Canada’s aging population increases, so too does the number of dementia diagnoses, and the meeting of these two trends creates a very real need to help people retain or regain their mobility.