My 81 year old mother has Parkinson's. She used to be able to shuffle around with her walker and get herself to the bathroom, kitchen, etc.. After a fall last October, which caused a pinched nerve in her back, she has been unable to walk. She moved in with me at that point and needs help doing everything. She has a wheelchair but can't really move herself around in it because her arms aren't strong enough. I'm wondering if an electric mobility chair would be a good option. I would like her to be able to at least move around the house and have some mobility. And do some things for herself. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
We paid either $125 or $150, something like that.
If you do get one, try to get a duplicate ignition key, as a precautionary measure.
It is a fight for their health, daily. Don't give up as mobility varied with this patient.
If your Mom's arms aren't strong enough to use a wheelchair, wonder if she would have the strength to use the controls on the scooter?
I also wonder what your mom thinks of the idea, if she is frustrated about her lack of mobility and enthusiastic about giving it a try it is more apt be successful.
You have probably tried this already, and it might not work if your home is carpeted, but at the nursing home, they leave the foot rests off the chairs and the residents travel the halls by sort of walking their feet along the floor rather than pushing the wheels with their hands.
I'm sorry you are getting worn out! It is amazing the way it takes three shifts of aides plus nurses and housekeepers to care for someone at rehab, but facilities don't think twice about sending someone home to be in the care of one person.