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How to prevent falls in rehab with a dementia patient?
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worriedinCali
Replied Apr 2019
Please provide fall prevention tips for 69 year old woman in wheelchair who resides in a rehabilitation facility and has fallen 7 times!
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Godspeed4me
Replied Apr 2019
How to reach families about new fall prevention products when communities say no?
5 Answers
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aronsemle
Replied Apr 2019
I would like transportation and a shower/bath aide just to make sure I do not fall. How do I arrange this?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Apr 2019
Any suggestions for helping stroke victim remain supported in upright position so single caretaker can help with bedpan and cleaning?
6 Answers
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Ricky6
Answered Apr 2019
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
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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
Is it ok to let the patient take a nap with the door closed being a fall risk?
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needtowashhair
Replied Feb 2019
To help or not to help?
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Patticake2
Answered Jan 2019
Mother needs help getting up but gets up by herself without calling, putting herself at increased risk for a fall.
3 Answers
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MaryBee
Answered Jan 2019
Grandma can't pull up pants with one hand while the other supports her at the toilet. Is there a mobility aid that can help?
3 Answers
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
My aunt started hospice. She fell 6 times in a month, hurting herself but no broken bones. The new bed has full rails, but she's refusing to use them. Suggestions?
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amye123
Answered Dec 2018
If you are walking with an unsteady patient, how can you best prevent a fall?
23 Answers
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GraceLPC
Answered Dec 2018
Mom broke her leg, had surgery, 90 days no weight bearing. Nursing home says can't legally restrain her. Can we force rails, night restraints?
16 Answers
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Roscoe2118
Replied Dec 2018
How do I get the apartment manager to install a shower grab bar?
5 Answers
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
Mom is in assisted living with Dementia. Prone to falling. Need help please.
5 Answers
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EDLass
Answered Dec 2018
Father in law has just moved in with us after a medical crisis. I'm flailing around in the dark and terrified I will make a huge mistake.
12 Answers
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Philisity78
Replied Nov 2018
What law is commonly termed "The Right to Fall" in post-op care facilities that don't allow use of bed rails?
14 Answers
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rovana
Replied Oct 2018
My mom fell cause she wants everything at hands reach on the floor! She gets all upset when I clean up her mess. Any advice?
3 Answers
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Oct 2018
Any advice on how to encourage Mom's assisted living facility to provide a different style call button at no additional charge?
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shad250
Answered Jul 2018
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