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My wife (88) has ADHD and won't sit until she is worn out, usually around 3pm. She has been falling quite a bit. Anyone have this problem?
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Llamalover47
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How do I convince my 93 year old father in-law that it’s not safe for him to go food shopping?
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Igloocar
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MIL keeps taking herself out of bed despite being a fall risk.
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AlvaDeer
Answered Apr 9, 2024
Why won’t my 99 yr. old mom listen when I ask her not to do things that may result in her falling? Like getting up from a recliner by herself.
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Mar 21, 2024
If elderly falls are expected, why even have fall risk preventions in place at a care facility? After a fall, no one is held accountable.
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My 83 year old mother with moderate dementia who refuses to go to AL/memory care has fallen and broke her shoulder/humerus.
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waytomisery
Replied Mar 1, 2024
How to prevent a dementia patient from getting out of bed? She’s a fall risk.
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SueZ1250
Answered Feb 18, 2024
New Caregiver. I believe my mother has a fear of falling. I get it, but what to do?
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Samani
Answered Feb 14, 2024
Mother-in-law took a fall and ended up in ICU and just came home after 8 days. What can we expect for a plan to keep her healthy?
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CaregiverL
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24/7 care at home vs. nursing home and possible 24/7 care there. Which is cheaper?
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Lvnsm72
Answered Dec 25, 2023
i fall backwards when i fall usuall 3 to 4 times a year does anyone else have this type of fall?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Dec 15, 2023
Requesting recommendation on smallest medical alert pendant with fall detection.
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LauraAT
Replied Dec 12, 2023
My 85-year-old father is falling. What can we do?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Dec 1, 2023
Mom difficulty dressing Neuro DX missing anything?
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Debbiespain
Answered Nov 24, 2023
How can I get my mom to lower her pride and use a walker?
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NancyIS
Answered Nov 20, 2023
How do I permanently keep my mom in a nursing facility for her safety?
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TouchMatters
Answered Nov 19, 2023
What rights do I need to have a rehabilitation center keep my mom after they decide her release date? I'm on appeal #2.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Nov 10, 2023
Falling: What are the most common circumstances?
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Taarna
Answered Nov 10, 2023
What can be done for my loved one who never sleeps?
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MAYDAY
Answered Nov 6, 2023
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