Originally Posted by pegleg

My middle name is NOT "Grace." I fall backwards, too, Charlie - only fell forward once and hit my chest on a footboard to the bed (MORE than you need to know, but I had a black and blue boob for weeks! lol) I was just glad it wasn't my face.

And Hip, Hip hooray for padding of the gluteus maximus - it has saved my life. However, landing in a puddle or ending up on one's butt can be most embarrassing (and can break your tailbone, which is VERY painful and there are no splints for that part of the anatomy).

cs - I am elated to see you posting again. Don't be a stranger. And listen to brother Charlie, not me, about using a cane or walker. But here's a tip, the cane can be more of a hinderance than a help, unless its one of thhose 3-pronged ones that can stand by itself. Here, however are some choices::
folding canes -http://www.walkingequipment.com/foldingp.htm
Very stylish, andn can easily store in your bag or glove compartment when not using it.

seat canes - yes - no joke - a cane that folds out into a 300-lb. seate capacity! http://www.walkingequipment.com/seatcanes.htm

3/4-prong or quad canes these are best. This way you don't have to look for a place to hang those dreaded canes and are less likely to go off and forget them. Note the 2nd example of quad canes - no spider-legged looking thing - very discrete tip
http://www.walkingequipment.com/quad-tripodcanesly.htm -

Be sure to get the right handle! Avoid those curved down ones (your hand slips right off them) - knobbed handles are useless, too. Those at a near 90 degree angle covered with non-slip material are great.
examples: http://www.walkingequipment.com/alum...shioncanes.htm

Walking sticks - some find this is better for PwP - maybe those who have used them can tell us why.

Walkers - My daughter was so kind to buy me a walker years ago (it makes for a great clothes hanger in my closet) lol
I got one that has wheels (a MUST for PwP's) and a basket to hold your purse or jacket - and in royal blue. HOWEVER, they don't fold down to a managable size to transport.
http://www.walkingequipment.com/rollatorswalkers.htm
(check out the 3-wheeled one at the bottom of the above link. Kind of makes you feel as it you are driving a harley!)

sorry - got carried away - glad you are OK Charlie. Do you know where most falls occur?
Yep - the bathroom -- beware and be extra cautious when in wet areas.

Hugs to you chasmo
Peggy