Mobility Issues and Problems
Elderly and senior mobility issues affect aging parents and their caregivers daily. Help is available for mobility issues and problems, including wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility assistive devices. Health conditions and old age can require aging parents to have mobility issues. Get information on mobility issues and problems, here at AgingCare.com.
Articles About Mobility Issues
- Growing Connections: Gardening with Seniors
Gardening is one of the most popular activities among the aging, and for good reason: It's an aerobic, stimulating and restorative form of exercise--and rewards us with fresh flowers and juicy tomatoes. Gardening also can be enjoyed by seniors with dementia as well as those who need walkers and wheelchairs. But the heat, bugs and heavy lifting can be challenging. Here are some tips for caregivers who want to garden with elderly parents.
- Tips for Preventing Falls and Broken Hips in Elderly Parents
What can be done at home to prevent falls, broken hips and mobility problems in the elderly, which become more common as parents age?
- What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
Here are some issues and problems that you should look out for after a hip replacement surgery has been performed. Learn how to be prepared for returning home, proper exercises and more.
- The Difference Between Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
If a loved one is experiencing issues with mobility, doing activities of daily living or speaking they may need geriatric rehabilitation services. Here is how physical, speech and occupational therapy help.
- Shoe Wedges Reduce Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Using wedges in shoes may not only reduce pain in the knees while walking, it may also slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis.
- Automatic Fall Detection: A New Way to Call for Help
When an senior falls, they might not able to push their emergency response button. Automatic fall detection helps assure that seniors are safe in these circumstances.
Q&A with the Experts on Mobility Issues
- Does adult day care accommodate elders with mobility problems?
Some adult day care centers accept patients with mobility problems, such as hip replacements.
- How do I know if mom needs rehabilitation after a hip injury?
Broken hips or hip injuries in the elderly can be very painful and problematic. Physical therapy for rehabilitation and recovery might be necessary.