# Elderly Security Walkers The Zap Cane Provides Mobility and Safety By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zap-cane References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Zap-Cane-Stun-Flashlight/dp/B0047EHU6W?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [budk](http://budk.com/Self-Defense/ZAP-Cane-With-Flashlight) If you're concerned about your grandparents when they walk the streets alone, you should them the Zap Cane and you'll no longer have to worry. This interesting Zap Cane doubles as a stun gun that is guaranteed to knock out the attacker. The Zap Cane is adjustable from 32" to 36", rechargeable, and it even features an [LED flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight) that helps with visibility at night. It may not be the most stylish [walking cane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2), but it will definitely keep the [elderly strolling safe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalu-alesso-bed). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly Safety Products:** Innovative products like the Zap Cane are an opportunity to develop more safety products for the elderly. - **Mobility Tech for Seniors:** The Zap Cane demonstrates the need for technology solutions to support senior mobility and independence. - **Security Tech for Consumers:** Consumer demand for multifunctional security technologies like the Zap Cane helps drive innovation in security tech. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Senior Care:** Senior care providers could benefit from incorporating safety and mobility technology like the Zap Cane into their offerings. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies could tap into the growing market for multifunctional security devices like the Zap Cane. - **Personal Defense Products:** The Zap Cane falls under the personal defense products industry, which could expand its reach by targeting seniors and those with mobility limitations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go-smart-came.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md) - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md)