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The disappointing but realistic answer is that you cannot MAKE her do her exercises. I know this is hard to hear. You want more than anything for her to do everything possi...
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Oh, I am so sorry. This sounds like a difficult situation and is understandably discouraging and frustrating for you. Since your mom was in the NH for 3 months, it would be...
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If a patient is receiving outpatient PT and gets admitted to the hospital then the PT must write a D/C note and discharge that patient from therapy because the patient's st...
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Your question is "Will he get his strength back?" Yes, muscles do continue to respond to strength training throughout the lifetime. But functional outcomes such as walking,...
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Yes! Yes! Yes! There is a lot that physical therapists can do to help alleviate and prevent exacerbation of pain from arthritis. In fact, as a geriatric physical therapist,...
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It sounds unusual that you lost so much weight and muscle mass as a result of the hip replacement surgery. Were there complications to the surgery and did you happen to be ...
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It is certainly best to get a personalized assessement from a physical therapist so she can talk to you about your mom's specific situation. Generally, therapists try to ge...
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Exercise enables us to remain as healthy and engaged in a meaningful life as possible. As we age, our muscles weaken; our bones weaken; our cardiovascular and circulatory s...
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Unfortunately, breaking a hip is quite common in the elderly. It is usually related to underlying osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) and can happen spontaneously or becaus...
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The appropriate type of exercises for a broken hip depend much upon what stage of recovery you are in. First, I would recommend seeking the help of a physical therapi...
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The appropriate yoga exercises for people with Alzheimers and Parkinsons vary widely depending on what stage of the disease the person is in. I can, however, offer you a fe...
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Typically, there are two ways to fix a fractured hip. One is to replace the hip and the other is to put pins and plates in it to stabilize the bone. Either way, she w...
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Edema, or swelling, in the legs can be common in the elderly. There are many reasons why this would happen and it is important to check in with your doctor about it. ...
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A double knee replacement is a tough surgery to recover from. However, the idea is to have the surgery to reduce pain so one can be more functional in his/her life. I...
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I know it is hard to imagine that one broken hip could lead to such a change in function for your mom. It is often the case that one broken hip or other major surgery or me...
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There is no simple answer to this question. The pace of recovery and the ability to do certain tasks varies greatly among individuals. It depends upon the person's age, str...
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I am sorry that you are struggling with this difficult situation. It sounds as if your husband may be having some cognitive changes (changes in the way his brain is process...
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Your father bathing your mom is a very intimate task, shared by your parents. It seems that your father wants control over this kind of care, almost in a protective way. I ...
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I empathize with your situation. It's very difficult to keep someone safe who has good physical mobility but poor cognition. There are different kinds of "restraints&q...
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There are a few ways you can encourage your mother to follow through with her physical therapy program. One, make sure she gets a hand-out with pictures and written instruc...
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After someone has surgery to repair a broken hip, they can receive physical therapy in one of several settings, including at the hospital (post op), in a rehabilitation fac...
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When I hear of this type of situation, my first thought is that your great grandfather probably needs more skilled support, either to help him bathe or to re-teach him bath...
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I know how difficult this can be. Using an assistive device for walking often symbolizes regression in an elderly person's mind -- a visible sign of losing independence. It...
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Check with the airline your parent is traveling on. Airlines usually have their own rules about oxygen use. Most airlines provide oxygen for those who arrange it in advanc...
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It’s true that many people who need assistance resist using a walker because they don’t like the image it portrays. There are some options that look less like a...
