My mother-in-law has Parkinson's and although she has it mostly under control, recently she has had trouble getting in and out of her bed. They delivered a hospital bed this week that was supposed to help her, she is still having trouble getting in and out. I am looking for any suggestions or other equipment that may help. We have tried having her user her walker, but it isn't stable enough to help her push herself up. She has a cane, but that doesn't help. She has a dresser within reach but when she grabs onto it her soft hands slip and I am afraid she will fall using this. Any suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!
Your profile says MIL lives with you. Does she have a means of summoning you? Can you always help her in and out of bed?
Once up, can she walk with her walker OK? Or does she use a wheelchair?
Ask her doctor to order a visit from an occupational therapist who may see other ways for her to help herself.
It may be that her infirmity has reach a point where she simply needs more assistance than she has in the past. Can you provide that? Or is it time to consider a care center?
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