My brother texted this morning: Not good news. Granny couldn't get from wheelchair to bed last night due to her knees. So she called the life alert guys and they got her into bed. I got in the unlocked back door with breakfast and visited with Gran while she ate some breakfast as she sat in bed. She needs to go potty but her knees won't let her. She laid back down. I am now going to mow. Seems like we are moving into a whole new realm. Not sure what to do.
And if this is "overnight" I would also call the doctor and mention it to determine if there are other problems going on.
If she can not get put of bed at all, if she can not stand, walk is it her knees or something else?
And if she is living alone and is not mobile someone is going to have to stay with her 24/7.
To help with transferring her a Sit-to-Stand might work well or a Hoyer Lift. this will help getting her out of bed, onto the toilet or commode and into a chair. It is safer for her and safer for anyone that is trying to move her.
My neighbor has been in a wheel chair for a while now due to Arthritis (very painful) in her knees.
She is not a candidate for knee surgery, however, she is getting prepared for a procedure at the hospital.
I don't know all the details but I know they are prepping her to get ready to do some type of injections in her knees. This is to numb the pain so she can walk again. This may be something to look into for your mom.