Hi @centre, There is a discussion I started in the Aging Well group that might be helpful. I have balance issues too and I can't walk very far due to back problems.

-- Having trouble keeping your balance?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/having-trouble-keeping-your-balance/

I took a hard fall last winter going into an farm store because I missed a low entry concrete slab and didn't pick up my foot. I did a header into the glass door and fortunate for me the glass didn't break or crack and I semi caught myself on the way down. I've developed a senior shuffle for the winter time but sometimes I forget to be careful. I do have a cane but I haven't used it for a long time. I bought some trekking poles that help more than the cane. They also help me walk with my body and head more erect. They make walking a little safer for me -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTUVBMA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title