Difficutly Walking in Older Adults
Questions
Feasibility of walking with a walker and/or getting in/out of a wheelchair unassisted after being bed-ridden for 4 weeks with PT?
4 Answers97yroldmom Answered Sep 26, 2023What do I do about my dad's leg weakness and difficulty walking?
16 AnswersKathleenQ Answered Sep 8, 2023Mom has agreed she needs more than a walking cane. Suggestions? Walker with wheels? No wheels? Rollator? UpWalker? Advice welcomed.
27 Answersgrimmy236 Replied Aug 10, 2023How do I handle my spouse refusing to use their walker?
3 AnswersOhwow323 Answered Jul 14, 2023Suggestions regarding safety issues with walkers?
9 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Jun 26, 2023New to caregiving. Any tips or advice?
12 AnswersTaarna Answered Jun 15, 2023
My husband is 94. He has 2 boys 67 & 69, they never visit or call. What can I do about refusal of the rolator?
5 Answers
JoAnn29 Answered Mar 23, 2023
My mom fell a few weeks ago. Thank goodness she’s in a rehab center to get her strength back so she can start walking, but she's afraid. Any advice?
20 Answers
Momsonlychild Answered Jan 3, 2023
How to get my wife to realize that we can't take care of her elderly father?
105 Answers
lkdrymom Answered Dec 22, 2022
Mom gets up during the night but won’t use her walker. Any ideas?
30 Answers NancyIS Answered Nov 12, 2022
Can anyone share experiences with wound VAC use in weak 80+ patient on walker? Can this be managed at home and what are considerations?
8 Answers Taarna Answered Oct 14, 2022
Mobility issues. Any advice?
3 Answers
MACinCT Answered Sep 2022
Any ideas on how I can get my husband to use his walker?
23 Answers
Fawnby Answered Sep 2022
My mom lives with me and my children but her behavior continues to get worse. Any advice?
25 Answers
Michelle2828 Replied Aug 2022
Is there a walker better suited for outdoors?
7 Answers
gladimhere Answered Aug 2022
It is too dangerous for my 98-year-old mother to get across her yard and across the road to get to her mailbox. Any advice?
6 Answers Fawnby Answered Aug 2022
What do you say to a family member who doesn't agree with your care of our loved one? They see them twice a year for maybe 5 days total.
56 Answers HibiscusGirl Replied Aug 2022
The local adult day care director says my sister qualifies for the day care program but doesn’t walk well enough with a walker. Any ideas?
19 Answers Taarna Answered Aug 2022
Impact of diabetes on fall. How long will healing take?
5 Answers Clairesmum Answered Jul 2022
I'm so confused about the next best steps for my father. I want to help, but am worried I am making the wrong decision. Any advice?
21 Answers NicoleC Replied Jul 2022
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