Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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What do you do if your parent is non-compliant with OT and PT in rehab?
29 AnswersBeatty Answered Dec 5, 2023How do I gain access to Case Manager's Report for mom's rehab?
8 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered Oct 25, 2023My mom and failure to thrive: Anyone have experience?
13 AnswersMAYDAY Answered Oct 21, 2023Feasibility of walking with a walker and/or getting in/out of a wheelchair unassisted after being bed-ridden for 4 weeks with PT?
12 Answersjanicemeyer18 Answered Sep 30, 2023Why do facilities blame the resident?
4 AnswersCover909 Replied Aug 12, 2023My mom (81) is in a rehab facility after breaking her collar bone. What are our options if we remove her from the facility?
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 5, 2023
Mom had a fall, any advise on this particular type of fall?
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oldageisnotfun Replied Aug 1, 2023
How do we get a physical therapist for home visits?
18 Answers dkiely33 Answered Jul 10, 2023
Mother had her neck surgery and it is going exactly as I expected. Shouldn't she at least have a neuropsych evaluation?
19 Answers Oedgar23 Replied May 18, 2023
Mom's arm broke at physical therapy during a transfer. Can I hold them responsible?
17 Answers Beatty Replied May 5, 2023
My mom (91) fell and broke her pelvis. She is now refusing PT. Any advice?
24 Answers angelamlinder Answered May 4, 2023
When and how can a patient be discharged from NY rehab/SNF center to home?
6 Answers Igloocar Answered Apr 27, 2023
Looking for advice on next steps post hip replacement. Have they given up on her?
22 Answers
BarbBrooklyn Answered Apr 23, 2023
My 88 yr old with dementia has been in and out of hospital for past 4 months. Cannot feed or wipe herself. Has PT coming 3x a week. What else to do?
5 Answers
lealonnie1 Answered Apr 15, 2023
Nursing home care. Any advice?
3 Answers
Geaton777 Answered Apr 3, 2023
Home physical therapy doesn’t seem to be helping my mom. Any suggestions?
6 Answers Beatty Replied Mar 10, 2023
How do you help a parent that is stubborn? Mom is paranoid over physical therapist coming to her house.
7 Answers
NeedHelpWithMom Answered Mar 1, 2023
In NY state, can I hire a private PT to work with my dad who is currently in the hospital for a stroke?
4 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Feb 23, 2023
Mother is in a SNF and she is insisting she go home and that she can do these exercises at home. How do I handle?
7 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Feb 22, 2023
Mom refuses to do exercises twice a day as advised by home health PT. How can I motivate her?
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