My mom was able to ambulate with minimal assistance and the occasional use of her walker. Now, 3 months after recovering from COVID, she is in a wheelchair and needs moderate assistance to transfer to/from bed, toilet, etc. and cannot bathe or dress herself as she did before. She is becoming more depressed by the day and does not want to join in any activities at the NH. I had her lined up for a beautiful AL community, but now she no longer qualifies due to her present condition. She has plateaued on Medicare PT/OT, so she is not getting much physical exercise or mental engagement. I am concerned that she will never return to her former self and that this is her new normal. Any suggestions?
I am so sorry that your mom is struggling with this. I hope she improves soon.
Best wishes to you and your family.
The most helpful thing I can remember quickly is that some ‘long covid’ cases seem to clear up quite quickly if the person gets the vaccine. N o-one knows why, and I can’t remember which vaccine it is. I hope that someone else can be more use for you and your mother.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-24/coronavirus-long-covid-could-the-vaccine-cure-it/100023114