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I'm the only one that can get her out of the house. She refuses
to see the therpist but she will go to her denist primary doc.
but, not to the therpist. What should I do my family is in Florida
and I can't just pack up and move. What should I do?
u what i am doing with my 87yr old mom-with aphasia,dementia,diabetes, over medicated-symptoms and more=
we dont go out--not unless she has a doctors appts.
she is so weak, and always afraid of falling-her main exercise
is pacing around her apartment,down the hall ,back and forth,.
since it is freezing out-and snowing at the moment- my mom is better not going out.
can u get a neighbor to stay with her when u do have to go out?
is she strong enough to walk around? does she use a walker?
dont forget,u have to make sure u take care of u too-which isnt an easy task
at times like this.
i send u a huge hug!!!!!!!!!!!!
keep posting- this is a wonderful place to connect to- !!!
Is she willing to do things with you or is it that she will not leave the house without you?
Perhaps if she has some 'elder friends' that could invite her to lunch, or something of the sort that would help!
If not take small steps. Ask her to help you unload the car, or 'load' the car, then go for a drive, or go out to lunch (a drive-thru).
See if a local 'adult daycare center' can have a 'friend' visit to invite her to their location to do a 'demonstration of .....something she likes. They have such inventive ways of getting elders involved. ASK for their help!
God Bless.