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aurene Asked February 2011

What is the problem if an 82-year-old lady goes to the bathroom and cannot get up?

linda09 Feb 2011
u shall go follow her to the bathroom and help her up , that is what i do to my dad , now i help him go in and help him go out , used to be with a walker and now its wheenchair , soon it ll be bed for good , he can barely get up and using my back realy tears my back up ,
dont want to risk the falling cuz that does more damages to the brain , shock !!!

debmcd1256 Feb 2011
What you are describing could be a strength problem, balance or neurological such as Parkinson's. She should be evaluated by a physician. If that is no help, you might ask to have a home assessment by physical therapy. Good luck.

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