FIND CARE
FORUM
CARE
TOPICS
Log
In
ASK A QUESTION
FIND CARE
FIND IN-HOME CARE
FIND ASSISTED LIVING
CARE GUIDES
CAREGIVING TOPICS
Join Now
Log In
Caregiver Forum
|
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Older Adults
Questions
Recent
Activity
Most
Popular
Upon appeal we were told mom “no longer requires skilled nursing”, even though doc orders prescribed it. Any advice to help with 3rd appeal?
8 Answers
F
feelinglost8
Answered Oct 2019
Medicare question re qualifying for rehab...
3 Answers
J
Jennifer3
Answered Oct 2019
The Rehab/Nursing facility met with us today regarding Mom's therapy and said they rarely keep rehab patients longer than 17 days. Advice?
6 Answers
J
JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2019
How to deal with frustration??
9 Answers
A
againx100
Replied Oct 2019
Possible for physical therapy to “bring back” my grandmother’s legs?
4 Answers
C
Countrymouse
Answered Oct 2019
Is it standard practice that Medicare approves discharge from a rehab facility too soon?
13 Answers
L
LizO66
Answered Sep 2019
Find Care & Housing
In-Home Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Homes
Adult Day Care
Hospice
GO
Would like caregiver perspective on hip or knee surgery.
7 Answers
A
anonymous828521
Replied Sep 2019
I recently have undergone knee surgery. I am getting discharged at 21 days from rehab. Dr. denied a referral for longer stay. Can I appeal?
3 Answers
B
Beatty
Answered Sep 2019
Any experience with leg weakness/ dementia?
2 Answers
M
mollymoose
Answered Sep 2019
Mom is addicted to her phone and refuses to try any other activities. Any suggestions?
7 Answers
S
SofiaAmirpoor
Answered Sep 2019
Fell and had hip replacement. He is walking, sort of, with a walker but now 9 months later he is complaining of pain in surgery leg.
3 Answers
N
NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Sep 2019
How do I accept that my 71 y/o father seems to have given up... and blames me & my mother for it?
5 Answers
F
feelinglost8
Replied Sep 2019
Comfort Keepers, etc and preparing your home. What do I need to do?
5 Answers
L
Lymie61
Answered Aug 2019
Mom's mobility worsens & not sure how to handle it all!!
4 Answers
H
Hangin
Answered Aug 2019
Mother has fractured her hip at 85. Had surgery yesterday. She isn’t one to “work hard” on her rehab. Where do you draw the line?
6 Answers
J
Justme44
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?
8 Answers
S
snowy1
Replied Aug 2019
How to keep my husband motivated?
8 Answers
D
DizzyBritches
Answered Aug 2019
Can nursing homes give some residents 6 days /wk of rehab therapy to some residents, and 5 days / wk , based upon their insurance coverage?
4 Answers
A
AlvaDeer
Answered Jul 2019
What are my options if my mother refuses to give my dad the help he needs and access to the therapies prescribed?
7 Answers
A
anonymous912123
Answered Jul 2019
Medicaid coverage in nursing home?
5 Answers
J
Joehowie58
Answered Jul 2019
Ask a Question About Physical Therapy
Post Question
X
This field is required.
Select a Topic
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Arthritis
Assisted Living
Burnout
Cancer
Care Decisions
Depression
Diabetes
Diet & Nutrition
Driving
Elder Abuse
Elder Law
End of Life
Family Caregiver
Financial Planning
Frauds & Scams
Hearing
Heart Disease
Home Care
Home Safety
Hygiene
Incontinence
Living Independently
Lung Disease
Medicaid
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medications
Mental Health
Mobility
Multi-generational Living
New to Caregiving
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Paying for Care
Power of Attorney (POA)
Product
Rehabilitation Center
Relationships
Senior Activities
Senior Health
Skilled Nursing Facility
Sleep Issues
Taxes
Veterans Benefits
Vision & Eye Disease
Working Caregiver
This field is required.
7
8
9
10
11
Subscribe to
Our
Newsletter
Sign Up
Please enter a non-SMS email address.
X
Confirm
Confirm message
OK
Cancel
Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of
website accessibility