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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Older Adults
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My mum (84) fractured her femur, still not allowed to weight bear after four weeks. Any suggestions?
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LisaLouWhoOG
Answered May 2018
My dad (71) has experienced drastic unintentional weight loss and we are considering doing a colonoscopy. Can anyone offer some suggestions?
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Pepsee
Answered Jul 2018
Upon appeal we were told mom “no longer requires skilled nursing”, even though doc orders prescribed it. Any advice to help with 3rd appeal?
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feelinglost8
Answered Oct 2019
How to keep my husband motivated?
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DizzyBritches
Answered Aug 2019
How do I lift person from a seated position who resists PT directions for us to do this and was able with the PT?
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snowy1
Replied Aug 2019
Where to turn for help when insurance denies everything?
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JoAnn29
Replied Mar 2022
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Palliative care versus Hospice?
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Grandma1954
Answered Apr 2021
3 years post stroke, should I keep pushing my mother?
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RCK333
Replied Feb 2021
Dad does everything against me trying to help and prolong his life. What do I do and how can I discuss this with him?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Nov 2020
What are my options if my mother refuses to give my dad the help he needs and access to the therapies prescribed?
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anonymous912123
Answered Jul 2019
Mom is addicted to her phone and refuses to try any other activities. Any suggestions?
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SofiaAmirpoor
Answered Sep 2019
Is it realistic for active senior, stroke victim to get back to their normal routine?
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GardenArtist
Answered Nov 2019
Would like caregiver perspective on hip or knee surgery.
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anonymous828521
Replied Sep 2019
Is a standard walker or a rollator the right choice for my dad?
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chdottir
Answered Jul 2018
I can't afford to keep my husband in a nursing home. My income wasn't as high as his. How do I get him home?
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Pepsee
Answered Jun 2018
How to follow through on physical therapy?
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geewiz
Answered Jun 2018
Are there decent, affordable health insurance options for seniors with limited finances?
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vegaslady
Answered May 2018
Is it true that care homes don't demand physical therapy for their patients?
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shad250
Answered May 2018
Can inpatient OT/PT be discontinued by insurance?
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JoAnn29
Answered Aug 2017
Why does mom sleep all day and pretends to be asleep or exhausted and won't participate in rehab after hip surgery?
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tracy0503
Answered Mar 2012
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