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Difficulty Walking
Difficutly Walking in Older Adults
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Caring for spouse with dementia. Anyone else going through this?
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debdaughter
Answered Feb 2016
How to get my wife to realize that we can't take care of her elderly father?
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lkdrymom
Answered Dec 2022
Mom refuses to use a walker but insists on having someone help her walk in public. Advice?
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LaBlueEyes
Replied Mar 2019
When is it time to walk away and leave Mom on her own?
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bundleofjoy
Replied Mar 2021
Advice for elderly father who doesn't want to be without dog?
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Sunshineday
Answered Dec 2020
Father wants to take us on a cruise -- good/bad idea?
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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.
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HibiscusGirl
Replied Aug 2022
Help! Should I leave my uncompliant, type 2 diabetic husband whose health is rapidly declining?
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cignal
Replied Jun 2022
Ethical question: Am I supporting Mom's personal choices or enabling her unhealthy behaviors? Or both?
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SueC1957
Replied Apr 2019
Does using a walker to prevent falls inhibit an elderly person’s mobility?
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Georgebaker888
Answered Sep 2020
My 92 year old Grandma complains that she can't walk, am I doing her harm by forcing her?
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Jacksam
Answered Feb 2018
Dad (80) is upset he doesn’t have a car. Saving money to buy one. I’ve tried to change his mind. He is not capable of driving safely. Help?
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rovana
Answered Jan 2021
My 67-year-old mother needs around-the-clock care. I don't want to put her in a home, but I can't always be with her. What do I do?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered May 2022
Mom went to hospital for assessment now cannot talk. Has anyone else experienced such a thing?
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JanetM
Answered Jul 2018
Mother-in-law came back from hospital unable to stand or walk on her own. How do we get her into rehab quickly?
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Subduedjoy
Answered Jul 2018
Has anyone requested a pacemaker be turned off?
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SueC1957
Answered Jun 2018
Dad can hardly walk without holding onto something and he wants to go hunting. How do I tell him no?
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tgengine
Answered Aug 2017
Stumped by a rude doctor who will not acknowledge caregiver questions. Is it possible to transfer to a different doctor when a patient is on a specialized drug that is only administered by the doctor's office?
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BumpyOne
Answered Apr 2019
I HAVE HAD IT...for today!
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MaryKathleen
Replied Nov 2018
My FIL is flying in for a week long visit. He has COPD and had a heart attack Nov. 2017 (has a stent). This is WAY out of my league - HELP!
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muffincat
Replied Aug 2018
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