Hip Replacement in the Elderly
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Will Medicare cover short term rehab after hip surgery?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jul 4, 2023My 97-year-old MIL (who was living with us) fell, had hip pinning surgery. She's in rehab now only 3 days after surgery. What to expect?
14 AnswersAnnabelle18 Answered May 11, 2023Can they kick her out?
6 AnswersSTLonlychild Replied Mar 24, 2023How to decide when home care with a caregiver 8 to 2, five days a week is not working?
19 AnswersBuffyRoberts Answered Mar 6, 2023Dad began uncontrollably and repetitively hip thrusting/rocking back and forth non-stop about a week ago. Any ideas?
5 AnswersWendyElaine Answered Aug 2022My mom refuses to engage in any conversation about her future. What should I do?
40 AnswersBettyCrocker Answered May 2022
Long-term rehab. What do we do?
6 Answers Becky04489 Answered Apr 2022
Would I be allowed to take care of this lady as an attendant or would I have to be a caregiver?
1 Answer JoAnn29 Answered Mar 2022
I'm furious with my mother for not addressing her mobility issues. Advice?
6 Answers
Beatty Answered Mar 2022
Need some insight...What would you do?
4 Answers
AlvaDeer Replied Jan 2022
After a hip fracture and surgery (plate and screws) is an upright walker/rollator ok to use for help getting around the house?
3 Answers
GardenArtist Answered Oct 2021
Is she really in pain, is it attention-seeking or is it the dementia?
14 Answers karenchaya Answered Oct 2021
What if the surgeon will not operate?
13 Answers DeCirque Replied Sep 2021
Had a hip replacement 10 days ago; now in pain even though walking, exercising. What do I do?
5 Answers funkygrandma59 Answered Aug 2021
My husband is treated for Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) and has recently been told he needs a total hip replacement. What are the risks?
8 Answers tevincolorado Answered Apr 2021
Living with Dr. Evil after hip replacement surgery.
13 Answers CaregiverL Answered Apr 2021
What is the best general anesthesia for a patient with Dementia and cognitive dysfunction who needs a hip replacement?
3 Answers
Geaton777 Answered Mar 2021
What should I know about hip replacements?
4 Answers Goddatter Answered Feb 2021
Caring for a 90 year old husband recovering from hip surgery. How to encourage without being directive?
4 Answers funkygrandma59 Answered Feb 2021
Whole hip replacement for Mom. What should we expect?
1 Answer MAYDAY Answered Jan 2021
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