[rosebud]

Some time ago I discovered that if I walk in lock-step with another person, I can walk perfectly normally. People always want to hold onto you when your off and tend to take your arm or elbow and try to assist you. But I discovered some time ago that if someone holds my hand and walks normally (they may have to modify their step length to one for my leg length as I am only 5' tall), but as long as we stay co-ordinated, right foot to right foot and left foot to left foot I have no trouble walking. It's weird, but I can walk like this for blocks. If the person walking with you breaks stride then it all stops and your brain can't co-ordinate so you have to stop and get it back in sync. It works best if they hold your hand.

I'd like to know if it works for others.