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Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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Husband has dementia and Parkinsonism. His neurologist had him sign up for physical therapy. He listens and tries only while there. Advice?
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Riley2166
Answered Oct 2019
Dad had a stroke and is coming home from the hospital in a wheelchair. Anyone experienced caregiving for a parent post-stroke? Good or bad.
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Jakies
Answered Dec 2019
What level of physical activity should I aim for?
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97yroldmom
Replied Feb 2022
Anyone have any experience with insurance (Medicare Advantage Plan) declining recommended short-term rehab after a hospital stay?
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JoAnn29
Replied Jun 2022
My mom (91) fell and broke her pelvis. She is now refusing PT. Any advice?
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angelamlinder
Answered May 4, 2023
My mother got pneumonia and has now been in rehab 2 weeks without much improvement in mobility. What's the point in rehab that's not helping?
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my2cents
Answered May 2022
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Do nursing facilities have to inform family members of her plan of care or share progress reports?
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Maple3044
Answered Apr 2021
What should we do? Need your opinion.
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Birdielove54
Answered Mar 2020
Can nursing home/rehab center keep grandma after doctor gives ok to go home?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 2018
Rehab after broken hip; why is this rehab situation so difficult?
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texasrdr22
Answered May 2018
My Dad was hospitalized 3 weeks ago aspiration pneumonia. He was barely conscious, saying only a few words like help me and mom. Any advice?
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Tom1941
Answered May 2018
Looking for advice on next steps post hip replacement. Have they given up on her?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Apr 2023
Our family lives in NE Ohio. Father-in-law is in hospital, says he is being released tomorrow with pic line. No one to help him at home.
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LilyLavalle
Replied Dec 28, 2023
My mom is refusing physical therapy in her rehab center due to pain. What can we do?
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Shinigami
Answered Aug 2016
Should an elderly person with severe malnutrition anemia get physical therapy for reconditioning his new hip without addressing the anemia?
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SuperHawk
Replied May 2020
Mother wants to leave the skilled nursing facility and do hospice at home. She sounds very upset. Anyone have a similar experience?
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WorriedCA2020
Replied Nov 2020
Is there such a thing as geriatric massages?
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TouchMatters
Answered Feb 2018
How much should I rely on the assisted living staff and doctor to assist with my mom's medical needs?
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lollilove
Answered Jul 2018
Why does my mother come up with so many excuses for not walking moving around her apt?
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TouchMatters
Answered Mar 14, 2024
Mother had her neck surgery and it is going exactly as I expected. Shouldn't she at least have a neuropsych evaluation?
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Oedgar23
Replied May 18, 2023
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