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How much support should my 84 year old Mom receive?
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Tothill
Answered Dec 2017
Mom fell at her assisted living facility in the bathroom in the early morning. She landed on her face and head. She's refusing PT. What can I do?
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againx100
Answered Jan 2019
Newbie question; FIL is being discharged, what care options should we look at?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jan 2019
How do I get medical power of attorney over my dad in the state of Illinois?
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OldSailor
Answered Dec 2018
A friend had a massive stroke, is paralyzed on her right side, and can barely talk. Still in a nursing home, would massage therapy help her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2018
Rehab wants Dad who is a Vet to sign papers for Medicaid. Anyone go through this?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
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Parkinson’s, hospice, and dad is requesting SNF to give him exercise. How do I handle his request?
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JoAnn29
Answered Aug 2018
I have a patient who broke her knee. Every time we try to walk she complains. What should I do?
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JoAnn29
Answered Sep 2018
Stroke survivor husband, world class help. He sits around avoiding his physical homework but shows off for medical authorities. Any advice?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Mar 2019
Can anyone tell me Medicare rules about rehab?
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2019
My mother is in AL she broke her hip and hasn’t responded to PT and she has dementia. What placement is appropriate?
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judyberryman
Answered Apr 2019
Helping Mother help me...
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Mar 2019
My wife will not sit or stand in an erect position. she is always leaning to her left. Appears to be falling, could this be permanent?
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lealonnie1
Answered May 10, 2024
Mother is in SNL, has Lymphadema in her arm and is not cooperating with staff for daily massages. Staff isn’t always diligent either. Any suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2022
Nursing home care. Any advice?
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Geaton777
Answered Apr 2023
88 year old father denied acute rehab. What can we do to appeal this decision?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Mar 2019
75 year old dad has multiple myeloma (cancer) and in SNF. Anyone know why they won't cover radiation and chemo?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Mar 2019
Re-admit to rehab facility? Mom is now out of the hospital 31 days, but has made no progress with 1 or 2 time a week outpatient PT.
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BarbBrooklyn
Replied Feb 2019
Non-motor Parkinson’s and low blood pressure—is this common? Does this mean he is at a different stage?
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Shane1124
Answered Feb 2019
Anyone use a TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic muscular pain?
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polarbear
Answered May 2019
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