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My mother’s OT and PT were amazing! They think of things that we don’t always see.
My mom had Parkinson’s disease and she really struggled to get in and out of bed.
The OT took a look at her bedroom and she said, “Do you mind if we rearrange the furniture?” Mom was able to do better with her new configuration of the furniture.
She also had me order a half rail for the bed which allowed her to grab onto something to balance herself better.
The word "can't" has a very specific meaning. Does that meaning apply here? If not, you've been given an "opinion" or a "recommendation."
Medical people told my mother she "couldn't" sit on a porcelain toilet. Then a more freethinking OT showed up and said, "let's try it." That was six years ago and she's still using her regular toilet. (We added grab bars in the bathroom, of course.)
The fall-prevention tips others have shared are good ones--for any age. Getting recommendations from a home-health therapist is also a good idea. Just take it all with a grain of salt.
More: Walk, don't run. Never rush to get the door or answer the phone.
If there is clutter, organize and move it. Nothing at all in your 3-4 ft. wide pathways through the house. Stop climbing on ladders and step stools. The above are things you will now need help with, but may make the difference on whether you stay at home or not.
If you are taking Statins (meds for high cholesterol) they cause falls. Discuss with your doctor, and try to correct with diet.
And follow JoAnn's advice: Turn on those lights! Install night lights on the way to the bathroom.
Did someone tell you this or because of your falls, you feel they will.
Seems to be your still pretty independent. I am almost 74. I live in a split level and falling is a concern of mine. I found I can no longer wear flip flops. I do have a pair of sandals I love with no backs but see where I may not be wearing them much longer. I run around in my house bare footed. I find I do better without shoes.
I agree, ask your doctor for an order for in home therapy. A therapist will help you find out what you need and exercises to help strengthen u. Maybe you will need a cane or a walker. Maybe just slowing down and being careful. The therapist should be able to tell you how to make ur home safer. Throw rugs are a no no.
Do you remember your Mom saying "pick up your feet" when u tripped. Same thing now ur older, pick up your feet. I find I can no longer do my steps in the dark. So turn on those lights.
Who told you this? Your doctor? Your family? Why were you told this?
Why did you fall? Do you think physical and occupational therapy would help?
Would you be willing to ask your doctor if he/she could order home health for you? These exercises will help you gain strength and also work on balancing issues.
You say in your profile that you plan on cutting back on driving. Have you had frequent driving accidents?
First, learn to slow down, hold onto grab bars and railings, wear safe shoes, and then slow down some more.
Second, build a support system now. But if you have already been "told?" you cannot live alone, is that true? Can you hire someone to come and help you?
I think you should give serious consideration to what you have been told. Even if you are able to overcome this setback you will continue to age and making practical plans now that can take you into the future is the only wise choice - it will be much better to be involved in the process than to have no say at all if you have any kind of medical crisis in the future.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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My mother’s OT and PT were amazing! They think of things that we don’t always see.
My mom had Parkinson’s disease and she really struggled to get in and out of bed.
The OT took a look at her bedroom and she said, “Do you mind if we rearrange the furniture?” Mom was able to do better with her new configuration of the furniture.
She also had me order a half rail for the bed which allowed her to grab onto something to balance herself better.
Medical people told my mother she "couldn't" sit on a porcelain toilet. Then a more freethinking OT showed up and said, "let's try it." That was six years ago and she's still using her regular toilet. (We added grab bars in the bathroom, of course.)
The fall-prevention tips others have shared are good ones--for any age. Getting recommendations from a home-health therapist is also a good idea. Just take it all with a grain of salt.
Walk, don't run.
Never rush to get the door or answer the phone.
If there is clutter, organize and move it. Nothing at all in your 3-4 ft. wide pathways through the house.
Stop climbing on ladders and step stools.
The above are things you will now need help with, but may make the difference on whether you stay at home or not.
If you are taking Statins (meds for high cholesterol) they cause falls.
Discuss with your doctor, and try to correct with diet.
And follow JoAnn's advice: Turn on those lights!
Install night lights on the way to the bathroom.
Seems to be your still pretty independent. I am almost 74. I live in a split level and falling is a concern of mine. I found I can no longer wear flip flops. I do have a pair of sandals I love with no backs but see where I may not be wearing them much longer. I run around in my house bare footed. I find I do better without shoes.
I agree, ask your doctor for an order for in home therapy. A therapist will help you find out what you need and exercises to help strengthen u. Maybe you will need a cane or a walker. Maybe just slowing down and being careful. The therapist should be able to tell you how to make ur home safer. Throw rugs are a no no.
Do you remember your Mom saying "pick up your feet" when u tripped. Same thing now ur older, pick up your feet. I find I can no longer do my steps in the dark. So turn on those lights.
Why did you fall? Do you think physical and occupational therapy would help?
Would you be willing to ask your doctor if he/she could order home health for you? These exercises will help you gain strength and also work on balancing issues.
You say in your profile that you plan on cutting back on driving. Have you had frequent driving accidents?
Second, build a support system now. But if you have already been "told?" you cannot live alone, is that true? Can you hire someone to come and help you?