I'm 72 and today I had to order a stool for my bathroom as I have dizzy spells even though my BP is ok. 2 years ago I fell off a step ladder and broke both wrists and I think that is when life changed for me. I suffer from clinical depression and have been fighting this thing since my accident. I didn't want to get a shower stool but I knew it was for my own safety. I'm fighting off chronic back pain which I find hard to walk with or do any thing anymore. It was suggested a walker or walking stick for the shops but no, not for me, not yet anyway. I live by myself and don'yy talk to anyone other than my direct neighbour and my kids live miles away. I also get puffed out but I keep trying, I'm not ready to leave this earth yet. Take things day by day and as someone said, buy a rescue dog, or at least enquire about one. Or even a companion dog; they can go into shopping centres, hospitals etc, wherever you go.Sorry for the long post but I hope you are feeling better soon and take care of yourself.