Fall Prevention
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My 85-year-old father is falling. What can we do?
10 AnswersNYDaughterInLaw Answered Dec 1, 2023New Caregiver. I believe my mother has a fear of falling. I get it, but what to do?
30 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Replied Dec 1, 2023Mom difficulty dressing Neuro DX missing anything?
3 AnswersDebbiespain Answered Nov 24, 2023How can I get my mom to lower her pride and use a walker?
36 AnswersNancyIS Answered Nov 20, 2023How do I permanently keep my mom in a nursing facility for her safety?
23 AnswersTouchMatters Answered Nov 19, 2023What rights do I need to have a rehabilitation center keep my mom after they decide her release date? I'm on appeal #2.
11 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Nov 10, 2023
Falling: What are the most common circumstances?
20 Answers Taarna Answered Nov 10, 2023
What can be done for my loved one who never sleeps?
9 Answers MAYDAY Answered Nov 6, 2023
My 91-year-old mom is constantly hallucinating. She is restless day and night. She is a high fall risk, but won’t use her walker.
10 Answers
waytomisery Replied Nov 5, 2023
Is there a service in NYC to help elderly people get up the stairs to their apartments?
3 Answers
JoAnn29 Answered Oct 27, 2023
Any tips for keeping mom safe at night?
18 Answers terisly Answered Oct 24, 2023
Are side rails allowed in a long term care facility in NJ?
7 Answers janicemeyer18 Answered Oct 23, 2023
Helping mom adjust to assisted living/memory care.
5 Answers Msblcb Answered Oct 15, 2023
I have done some research and if I'm correct, Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Is this correct?
19 Answers faithfulbeauty Replied Oct 14, 2023
What should I do? My frail 95 year old dad in home hospice refuses our assistance, the bed rail or an alarm device at night when toileting.
11 Answers Taarna Answered Oct 7, 2023
Mom is 83 yr.'s old and is in rehab for a broken femur; this isn't her 1st fall and break. We want her in AL but is very strong-headed and refuses.
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Beatty Replied Oct 4, 2023
They won't release mom from nursing home unless ramp in place.
3 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Oct 2, 2023
Mom refuses in home help.
6 Answers againx100 Answered Sep 24, 2023
Should I help my elderly dad with a melanoma brain tumor with something? That makes me feel uncomfortable, and maybe unsafe for him.
6 Answers Isthisrealyreal Answered Sep 24, 2023
Wife is in memory care facility, and she has gotten out of bed during the night and has fallen several times. Any suggestions?
4 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Sep 3, 2023
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