She had a stroke and heart attack since 2011. Through the years its been hospitals, rehabs and on repeat...She can barely move. its so hard :( bathroom visits, standing up, moving around, fears, focusing etc..she is like dead weight when helping her with a belt...she was good a few weeks ago moving around in the rehab but now is going down fast... any suggestions how to make life easier?
Why do you think she "possibly" is having this disease? Has that been suggested by her doctor?
Does she live alone? With you? In a care center? Are the major symptoms related to her mobility? Does she have cognitive symptoms also?
Tell us a little more about MIL's situation, and our responses can be more specific.
Now, she is completely immobile except for her hands and very limited range of motion in her arms. She requires help to roll over or sit up more in bed.
This is not something I would be able to handle at home because I am not strong enough to assist. We would both get hurt.
My mother has dementia and a lot of damage from past strokes, so her loss of mobility had a reason.
With this much dependence on others for assistance, it sounds like you might need considerable help to come into the house. Is that feasible for you? I think I would have her assessed to determine what her needs are. That way you could consider your options for her care and determine if placement may be in order.
If she's very weak and has poor balance, falls are common. I would be very careful of that. Sometimes a wheelchair can prevent that.
If she is diagnosed, then you might be better able to determine what lies ahead in her progression.