I have three canes. One is a very pretty flower covered cane that is more of a "fashion" statement than it is a real help. It does the job if I need to steady myself but I need the heavy-duty one if I'm going to be doing alot of walking.

If I'm going out to dinner or somewhere I'll be sitting for any length of time I take it with me. After sitting for a while my legs are stiff and don't always do what my brain tells them to. And......I don't want people to think I've had too much wine with dinner (even though I don't drink!).

I rarely take my cane to the grocery store because I use the shopping cart for balance.

I've also found it's very hard to maneuver with a purse and a cane. Guess I should just leave the purse at home and just carry my ID in my pocket. But I'm a "purse" girl....love my purses!