Mom, age 69, has advanced alzheimer's and is in a nursing home. While she is completely out of her mind, her body is very healthy physically and she is very ambulatory! She is having at least one and sometimes 2 falls every day. The problem is that she confuses objects for what they are used for. So for example, a few days ago, she tried to sit on one of those yellow "Caution Wet Floor" signs in the middle of the hall. She thought it was a chair. Unless an aide is with her 24/7, she is just always getting herself into trouble. Anybody have suggestions about how to help reduce the falls?
I'm not sure if that would help your mom. Her issue is a little different. She might see something interesting and get up and fall anyway. Also, at her age you certainly want to maintain her mobility. But maybe she could walk when an aide is present, for example to the dining room, and use the wheelchair when she is on her own. A wheelchair made my husband's life much happier and safer, so I mention it as an option, but I think your mother's situation is somewhat different.
If you find a way to reduce the falls, do share here. This is an extremely common issue.