John, Our falling patten sounds the same . I am using a walker now but I still fall backwards when I climb steps and sometimes when I am getting out of a chair. Ive heard that you can learn how to fall and not get hurt. But I do not know where such training is offered. When I fall it happens so quick that I wonder if the training could help. What if anything have you found to help keep you from falling? Any information would be helpful. Thank you Patricia Hewitt