I'm the sole caregiver for both my elderly parents, with little to no help. My mom is too weak to walk, but uses a cane. Her cane isn't enough support, because she now starting to fall and hurt herself. She refuses any outside help and expects me to take her to her doctors appointments, etc. Last week she had a bad fall while using her cane. I'm trying to get her to use a wheelchair when I'm taking her to her appts., because I'm afraid she will fall again. She refuses to except that she's too weak to walk, even with the assistance of the cane; even short distances. She is really refusing to use a wheelchair and often gets angry with me, because I no longer want to take her anywhere knowing her cane isn't supportive enough. Do I totally put my foot down and stop taking her places? Maybe that will make her think logical and use a wheelchair.
My Dad tried to get my Mom to try out his new rolling walker, which he thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread, but Mom refused. So whenever we go to doctor appointments, Dad is already down the hall at the doctor's office while Mom is slowly creeping along with her cane.
Ask your Mom what would she suggest to help her move about. I find if my parent think it is their idea, they are more apt to use whatever they suggest. It took a physical therapist to suggest a rolling walker for my Dad, so he jumped on that idea, and I quickly ran out and bought one.... if I had suggested it, never mind he wouldn't use it :P
Have her transported in an ambulette (at her expense) until you can get this sorted out. I would also call her doctor in advance of any appointment and tell her/him what the issue is.
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