Bob,

I'm really sorry, and it is scary. My dad fell three times during Nov. and Dec. of last year, and ended up with some bad lacerations, three concussions, an injured neck, and a broken ankle.

All I can say is the advice a physical therapist gave my dad. In two words, "Don't fall".
- When you get up from a chair, pause for a breath or two so if your blood pressure drops, you'll fall back into the chair.
- Walk near walls to help steady yourself if needed.
- Be extra cautious while relieving yourself. A vegas nerve reflex slows or stops the heart while you strain, both sitting and standing.
- Consider a cane, a walker, a friend or companion to help steady yourself while walking.
- Consider a wheeled grocery cart to carry packages and help steady yourself.
- Don't use an electric cart until you absolutely need to. It's hard to keep walking if that fun-to-use vehicle is always there.

Take care and watch out. It's dangerous out there.