Quad canes stand up by themselves. I used one for several weeks when I had my groin tendon injury-- I used it for getting up from chairs. I even used it outside working in the yard. Something to think about.

I found the quad cane hard to walk any distance with however.

Yikes Kelly, I know the feeling...My left side is my weak side too. So glad that you didn't fall. At least when I fell in the garage, DD was there and I had my cell too.

The bathroom still scares me. I've not fallen in there.....yet. I make sure that there is always something behind me to catch me, if I falter (scooter, toilet, shower chair). I also have grab bars to help me stand and swivel.

You should have a heavy table or chair, in the middle of the bathroom to hang onto for balance or sit on, to dry and dress after shower.

Also, I have gained some strength and mobility control, through PT exercises. I do them, daily, with both legs so that they grow more accustomed to working together. My left side is still the weaker, but the PT has helped a lot in my control over my legs.

I'm afraid that your bathroom wouldn't pass muster for safety, if PT/OT were to come to your house.

Be safe Sweety, OK?

Sally, that's a great suggestion. I'm going to start looking for a small table and chair to put right in the middle of the bathroom. It would look cute and be helpful at the same time!

Make sure it's heavy and sturdy...not tipsy!!

Like me??

If you have the room....maybe a sturdy side chair. One with a nice tall padded back. That way you could always hold the back of the chair while you manuver to the front to sit down even.

Maybe you could use a life alert necklace too? Any one of us who has a greater chance of falling may need one of those. I think you can even get one from the state through the dept of aging. I can't rememeber for sure.

Glad you didn't fall!

I agree with the others... something heavy to offer support in case you need it.