yes stand up straight holding onto your walker.
then stand on one leg with your foot off the floor an inch. let go of the walker. and see if you can stand on one foot.
After doing this a while raise your foot off the ground in front of you.
use your walker to help support you or get back to "center" balance.
eventually you will be able to raise your foot in front of you for longer periods of time...like a few seconds....like I said this will test your patience.
But if you do this on a regular basis you will improve your balance.
I would pick a solid surface in study shoes or barefoot. like in the kitchen.
bizi

thank you so much

I'm sorry that you have arthritis in your knees, and it's so painful :hug::hug::hug:

People have arthritis to varying degrees. It usually gets worse over time and with more wear and tear. I have arthritis in my knees (and other places) too, but I bet it's not as bad as yours.

Mari is right... the more you move, the better :hug::hug::hug:

How are you doing today, Bobby?

I know you have a Keurig. I forget what you usually buy, but I just bought a a 12pk of a new pod that's really good that you may want to try...
It's Medium roast from Green Mountain called Costa Rica Paraiso. I will definitely be buying it again.

I have been having the painful depression. It is still with me. I feel so lonely. I wonder if that is part if growing old besides being bipolar. Yesterday I had so much ice cream. Marci came yesterday and Abby put on on a real show. I buy this 96-count Variety Pack Revival Roaster (1 amazing blends) Gourmet Roasted Coffee for Keurig K cups with 1 Bonus Cups (Compatible with Keurig 2.): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food because it is cheap and I drink so much coffee. I had to descale my coffee maker. Had to do it twice. what a pain.

I am sorry you are having painful depression.
((((HUGS))))
bizi
Yes I think as you get older and more isolated, it contributes to your depression.
bizi

Your stroke could also be contributing to your depression :hug::hug::hug:
I wish you were feeling better, Bobby. You need a break... a longer break (((HUGS)))

I HATE having to descale my Keurig! We have a 72oz (?) water tank on ours, so it's a total PITA!!! I will have to start doing it more often here because even the "clean" water is gross. We haven't had this one for very long, but I just had to change the filter because it was BROWN.

I buy Green Mountain K-cups, and was buying 100 count boxes for $44 or less at BJ's, but I let my membership lapse because it was due at the same time we had to pay for the AC fix.

The 13 Attributes of Mercy | My Jewish Learning
I was trying to find out if Jews believed that God was a kind God. I was comforted when I read these.
I think my difficulty in walking is bothering more than I realize. I can't go grocery shopping for instance and have to buy online. I don't see any progress from the physical therapy. My back still hurts from one of the exercises I stopped a few weeks ago. My endurance might have even gotten worse. today I am skipping xanax for the day time dose because it adds to my tiredness but won't tell the doctor. last night I took for the full dose but couldn't fall asleep til 2:30. I have been thinking so much about God. I am reading a delightful book.

How did you do without the Xanax?
I wouldn't stop taking the Xanax cold turkey for more than one day tho because you may have unpleasant withdrawals. :hug:

I'm glad that reading "The 13 Attributes of Mercy" was comforting to you. I thought it was very interesting.

Are you still in PT? I would discuss your concerns about your lack of progress with your therapist. There should be goals for your PT, and you should know what they are, so you have realistic expectations :hug::hug::hug:

I am glad you liked them. They just don't apply to Jews. My p.t. has been on vacation for almost two weeks. I have been doing the exercises. I will ask her what to expect. I will tell her I have no energy. I am just skippin the day time dose for a while.