Falls and Seniors
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Feasibility of walking with a walker and/or getting in/out of a wheelchair unassisted after being bed-ridden for 4 weeks with PT?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Sep 22, 2023Mom became borderline non-weight bearing in the blink of an eye. She had a knee replacement surgery and has not improved after spending 1 month at a rehab institute. What is really going on?
23 AnswersKlaasHuntelaar Replied Sep 21, 2023Unsure what to do next with my 88-year-old aunt that fell.
5 AnswersBeatty Answered Sep 9, 2023Wife is in memory care facility, and she has gotten out of bed during the night and has fallen several times. Any suggestions?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 3, 2023My elderly aunt is leaving her nursing home's rehab before she's ready to come home against medical advice. She won't listen to reason, what can I do?
9 AnswersIgloocar Answered Sep 1, 2023My dad, with Alzheimer’s, has stopped speaking out loud. Is it typical that he now only mouths words?
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Aug 29, 2023
Want my husband back.
4 Answers AlvaDeer Answered Aug 24, 2023
My HWD is mobility compromised, would sleep 24/7, is prone to falling, and is miserable, wishing he could die. How do I help him?
4 Answers sskrieg Replied Aug 16, 2023
My parents need to move from their condo to assisted living. Must-dos to help ensure sure their long-term insurance approves it?
3 Answers JoAnn29 Replied Aug 15, 2023
Nursing home struggles.
19 Answers Riverdale Replied Aug 10, 2023
Any experience deciding if and when hospice is appropriate for someone with Parkinson's?
4 Answers
Socrealtor Replied Aug 8, 2023
What’s it called when an elderly person has a bruise (which can get infected) from lying down too much, and not being rotated?
7 Answers JoAnn29 Replied Aug 6, 2023
Mom had a fall, any advise on this particular type of fall?
13 Answers
oldageisnotfun Replied Aug 1, 2023
What's your experience introducing the idea of Hospice care?
7 Answers Socrealtor Replied Jul 25, 2023
Is it normal to feel as though you have betrayed your mother when you have to put her in a nursing home?
38 Answers Abzu00 Answered Jul 19, 2023
How to get a heavy person off the floor?
10 Answers Hothouseflower Answered Jul 17, 2023
How is the cause of death determined with a person diagnosed with Parkinsons?
7 Answers
Catskie62 Answered Jul 16, 2023
I’m an only child. My dad is in memory care (huge fall risk). He falls almost weekly. Bounces back well. Can I take a vacation?
21 Answers Kathyly Answered Jul 16, 2023
My husband is a fall risk and has moderate dementia. How do I convince him to wear his medical device?
21 Answers
MACinCT Answered Jul 12, 2023
Is it wrong to take mom to the assisted living then tell her that it's her new home? Otherwise, I'm not sure how to get her in the car.
8 Answers Newtothisscared Answered Jul 12, 2023
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