On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 21:29:11 -0500, gray_wolf
wrote:

On 10/24/2018 8:02 AM, Tom Gardner wrote:
Well, I find myself more unstable on my feet now so I need to be careful!* I
have big "C"- clamps tightened on the edges and corners of my workbench and on
shelving units and on other things like my drill press.* So anywhere I walk in
the shop there is a nearby handhold readily available.* In some places I have
clamped a short length of 2x4 in place.* All this has saved me a tumble or two.
sucks to get old and deteriorate!

I first realized I had a problem when I couldn't get out of the bath tub.
I couldn't stand up. After a while I managed to slide sideways to the floor.
I saw some ads for these various type of 'shower handles'. They maybe be
handy for other things too. I've just been showering these days but really
there are times I'd like to soak. Did a google search for "shower wall handle"

There are a ton of things out there that may be of help. The Strong Suction Cup
things are about $10.

I can stand up OK except that I can lose balance on the way up. If I
bend over too far I run the risk falling too. I'ts like the feedback
loop in the balance center is working opposite. The harder I try to
straighten up the faster I curl over. Sometimes my son looks at me and
says my eyes are tracking back and forth rapidly. I don't even notice
anymore unless it's really severe.
Eric