<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a walking assisting device which gives light movement burdens on a caretaker. <;P>;SOLUTION: The walking assisting device 1 for the caretaker A to move in a standing position includes: a holding part 22 for holding the caretaker A in the standing position and supporting at least either the standing movement or sitting movement of the caretaker A; a loading part 23 for the caretaker A in the standing position to put on the sole; and moving bodies 29L and 29R for moving on a road surface. The caretaker A is held by the holding part 22 as he/she is in the standing position. Thus, the movement burdens on the caretaker A when moving are light. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT