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Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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Is a patient in Hospice eligible to receive physical therapy?
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JMRNTX
Answered Nov 2017
My mom has CHF, causing her to be weak, but I feel as if she can do more for herself. I feel guilty to think this way. Any advice?
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EricaMagoo83
Answered Feb 2018
FIL 88 in hospital with dementia, Parkinson's & septic infection is refusing treatment. Any suggestions?
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SueC1957
Answered Mar 2018
My husband is in a SNF for subacute care. The hospital sent him to gain some of his strength back so he can go home. He's refusing PT. Any advice?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2018
Can the family doctor extend physical therapy?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2018
Help, mother (70) had a pulmonary embolism and is on anticoagulants. Advice on diet, hygiene, precautions, injury prevention, entertainment?
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GardenArtist
Answered Aug 2020
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APS has visited twice!! Are they limited on what can be done or help to be given?
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CTTN55
Answered Feb 2020
My mom has stage 3/4 alcoholic cirrhosis, have you cared for someone who also had that? Were they were able to get a transplant?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2021
Help/advice? Day 38 and rehab pushing discharge, stating mom has "plateaued" with her therapies, also say she cannot be left alone.
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Chicagoannie21
Replied Nov 2020
My Mum is deteriorating fast, am I wrong to blame her?
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cwillie
Answered Dec 2020
Can someone on hospice get physical therapy?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2020
What is the best way to challenge Medicare to cover my dad’s SNF stay?
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kphuggs
Replied Sep 2020
At-home Rehab versus a Rehab Facility? Possibility of losing placement in current long-term non-rehab group home.
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anonymous1008861
Answered Jan 2020
Grandmother refuses treatment, what can I do?
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Caring2Love
Answered Mar 2018
Agressive physical therapy for my 85 year old knee two months after surgery seems to be making it worse. Anyone else with this experience?
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golden23
Answered Oct 2017
How do I communicate with and adjust to having a home health care nurse?
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Chris1974
Replied Aug 2018
Injury- is sleeping in chair okay?
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Grandma1954
Answered Jun 2019
How to encourage someone to do more to help themselves?
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newbiewife
Replied Apr 2019
Mom wants to give up. What should I do?
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Pepsee
Answered Jul 2018
What to do when a rehab is not providing the proper care?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Jun 2018
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