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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
Siderails and safety; This ridiculous law MUST be changed to allow those in need to be safe.
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Margot49
Answered Feb 2018
How to care for myself while aging (late 70's)?
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MAP2013
Answered Oct 2020
My 80-year-old aunt refuses to use her walker. Any suggestions?
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TouchMatters
Answered Mar 2023
Mum (92) often feels like one leg might "give out." What is safest way for going down stairs (with help): backwards or on her butt?
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jkm999
Answered Aug 2020
Should I feel guilty about my husband and I moving away from my 94-yr-old mother?
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angryannie
Answered Jun 2022
Any tips, tools, or products to help lift a 94-year-old, 130 lb. grandparent who has fallen?
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Goldstar
Answered Aug 2022
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 convince my 93 year old father in-law that it’s not safe for him to go food shopping?
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Igloocar
Replied Apr 17, 2024
What’s a better way for a nursing home to handle patient’s fall risk than sleeping in chair in front of the nurses station, not in bed?
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cjwilson
Answered Mar 2020
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
Any tips for what to bring for a short hospital stay?
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daybyday27
Answered Feb 2020
How do I get my sister to comprehend the safety of my mother?
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karbar
Answered Dec 2017
Elderly dementia parent living in nursing home won't sit still, keeps getting up and falling, any ideas to help?
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muffincat
Replied Mar 2019
Mom keeps falling at memory care. What have others experienced?
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NanatoRandS
Replied Apr 2020
Mom gets up during the night but won’t use her walker. Any ideas?
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NancyIS
Answered Nov 2022
How can I get my spouse to understand that my mother in law's home is a fall hazard?
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Beatty
Answered Oct 2020
My father won't do ANYTHING to stop himself falling, and it's getting complicated. What do I say to him?
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Frances73
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