Independence becomes more elusive as we age. Time wears on our joints, weakens our muscles, and interferes with our sense of balance. Many of us need help walking at some point, but thankfully there ...

Canes were used not only to aid in walking but also to augment fashionable dressing during the 18th and 19th centuries in America and Europe. During the late 19th century, the famous Meissen porcelain ...