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Caregiver Tips: Hobbies for Seniors With Limited Mobility
Age-related changes in mobility can significantly impact an elder’s quality of life. Experienced caregivers offer their best tips and ideas for activities for seniors with limited mobility.
0 CommentsExpert Advice: How to Choose a Mobility Aid for a Senior
The wrong mobility aid can negatively affect a senior’s stability, cause posture problems and even result in pain. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, so selecting the right one and achieving a proper fit requires a professional’s expertise.
3 CommentsEncouraging a Senior with Limited Mobility to Get Outside
Fresh air and a change in a senior’s surroundings can do more than help diminish boredom and complacency. People who spend a few minutes outside daily are less likely to have health problems and more likely to remain active.
9 CommentsWhy Are Falls So Dangerous for the Elderly?
One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. Sadly, even one tumble can have serious physical, psychological and functional consequences for older adults.
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Mobility Questions
Has anyone had bad numbness and stiffness in their feet and ankles and can hardly walk? I have neuropathy. Is there anything that helped you?
14 AnswersRedVanAnnie Replied May 30, 2024Using his feet in wheelchair.
4 AnswersBeatty Answered May 27, 2024My husband has lewy body and is now unable to stand or walk.
11 Answersmammacow Replied May 27, 2024Electric sit to stand lifts?
4 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered May 21, 2024
Mobility Discussions
How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 14, 2024Would Medicare pay for a specialized walker and then electric wheelchair?
13 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented May 9, 2024[The Washington Post] Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. ‘Why are they calling us?"
4 Commentscwillie Commented May 5, 2024Looking for (online) exercise buddies!
519 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Dec 1, 2023
Mobility Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Home Modification
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- Caregiving
- Violent Behavior
- Mild Dementia
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- Severe Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Adult Day Care
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Chemotherapy
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