i'm sorry mark.
being a wife of a very proud and strong man i understand. it's hard to change roles. orin my case ask for help with the things i have always done. ( yes...i was a very strong woman, having worked out for 20 years)
i bought garbage cans on wheels. use a hand truck when movong things around in the garage. i even have a small grocery carrier on wheels to help me bring them in the house.