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Walking Cane on Shabbat for the Elderly

Question

Can an elderly person walk with a cane on Shabbat in a place without an eruv, if they can walk on their own but the cane gives them confidence?

Answer

Prohibited

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 301

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