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Use a rollator or walker. If legs cannot support weight, a motor or regular wheelchair will help. How about doing chair exercises for arms' and legs' strength?
My mom is coming up on 90 and losing her mobility due to dementia and spinal stenosis. It's become very hard for her to walk even the smallest distance with a regular walker.
Yesterday we bought her a Q50 folding power wheelchair. She was cruising the grocery aisles within an hour.
It was definitely a splurge, so perhaps not affordable for everyone, but worth the investment . We were both thrilled with her ability to have the freedom to safely and independently move around.
I'm not sure what you are asking here - if they are cognizant of their physical decline and shaking their fist at the sky because of this cruel twist of fate I think the best we can do is assure them we will help them be as independent as is physically possible. Then we help them access the PT, OT and devices needed to make that possible.
They can only deal with it based on whether they have all their cognitive pistons firing. When they don't, this is how so many break their hips and legs and heads. They forget they can no longer walk without assistance, without a support belt and aid, without a walker, or not at all.
If they have all their minds, it is their "job" to come to peace with aging, decline and mortality. Unfortunately, so many of our parents spent 0 time thinking or planning. Other than reassuring and helping them, I'm not sure us adult kids can do anything more except point out that if you live long enough it's going to happen. And also to point out that many people are born with impaired mobility or have it happen at earlier ages due to an accident or illness. Reminding my 95-yr old Mom (who was driving up to this past month) to count her blessings can sometimes bring her around.
As an old person I don't have a lot of problems dealing with mortality. It's the precursors, physical aging and decline, that are tough. That's the case even though we did our best to think and plan for that eventuality. (We moved to a single-story home near to everything we need with level walkways and no stairs over 10 years ago.) I can get around on my own for short strolls and with a cane for somewhat longer trips. Distance walking is no longer on my radar. That's hard to accept for someone who walked 1-2+ miles/day every day--rain, heat or snow--until a year or so ago. I'm still driving safely at 87.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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There was a procedure called a nerve block that helped coupled with PT.
This along with getting her a walker with wheels. Outfitting her bedroom and bathroom with rails and other support items.
Honestly it's about not making them feel like a burden.
Yesterday we bought her a Q50 folding power wheelchair. She was cruising the grocery aisles within an hour.
It was definitely a splurge, so perhaps not affordable for everyone, but worth the investment . We were both thrilled with her ability to have the freedom to safely and independently move around.
If they have all their minds, it is their "job" to come to peace with aging, decline and mortality. Unfortunately, so many of our parents spent 0 time thinking or planning. Other than reassuring and helping them, I'm not sure us adult kids can do anything more except point out that if you live long enough it's going to happen. And also to point out that many people are born with impaired mobility or have it happen at earlier ages due to an accident or illness. Reminding my 95-yr old Mom (who was driving up to this past month) to count her blessings can sometimes bring her around.
I expect I used to watch trees from my pram. Then could walk & touch them. Many enjoyable times were spent climbing trees..
Now I look at them.
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