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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
Mom refuses to do exercises twice a day as advised by Home Health PT. How can I motivate her?
11 Answersgolden23 Answered 40 min agoMy husband is clearly losing his short term memory and physical ability to walk. Do I warn an old friend who hasn’t seen him in a long time?
4 AnswersFawnby Answered Jan 25, 2023Mom screams when we move her from bed to wheelchair and back to bed. Should we stop doing this now?
13 AnswersFawnby Answered Jan 25, 2023Recommendation for a lightweight wheelchair?
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jan 24, 2023
Mobility Discussions
Seniors trying to open bottles, containers, etc!
23 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 21, 2023Looking for (online) exercise buddies!
484 Commentscwillie Commented Jan 21, 2023Update on our Stair Lift Chair
5 Commentsoldageisnotfun Commented Jan 3, 2023An overdue update
3 Comments97yroldmom Commented Oct 31, 2022
Mobility Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cognitive Decline
- Home Modification
- Aging in Place
- Area Agency on Aging
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Caregiving
- Mild Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Adult Day Care
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Chemotherapy
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's