I'm 84 I do not go out in rain -snow definitely not ice - drive to dumpster & mail box - washer & dryer are in my basement- use stairs very,very slowly and cautiously- my daughter wanted to put laundry upstairs- but I do it for strengthen my legs and balance- I also have bulk heavy groceries cleaning & paper products delivered- save my trip out for pleasure & non needed necessities- my legs only last so long in the stores- I have fallen but Thank The Dear Lord haven't been seriously hurt- more embarrassed - I'm also not 120lbs any more- we've all been there - can't multi task or multi carry anymore- Good Luck