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"I am caring for my wife Amy, who is 66 years old, living at home with alzheimer's / dementia, anxiety, arthritis, mobility problems..."
You may be at the point where you'll have to hire someone to mind her, like a companion aid. My very elderly aunt is the same way and when she's in her recliner we attach an alarm to her clothing that it tethered to the small alarm unit that we clip to the chair. When she starts to get up, the magnet at the end of the tether comes away from the alarm unit and it goes off loudly. This doesn't necessarily prevent her from getting up but at least we are alerted to her movement.
My mother is 86 years with moderate dementia also will not use the walker (but luckily she's able to walk to the bathroom & her bedroom on her own.). Anyway, to get her to use the walker more, I tell her to just follow the perimeter of a large square carpet in the family room while I cook in the adjoining kitchen. So mom will walk an extra 10 minutes maybe. while talking to me. Good luck.
I had to write you. My mother was literally chair bound. After, p/t, o/t, etc. I came across an ad in a magazine. I never purchased anything in a magazine, however, in my mother's Saturday Evening Post magazine an add for an UpWalker Lite was advertised. There are other models online such as Amazon, however this is important you can call your insurance company and find out which vendor will reimburse you for the cost. The first place you have to start is with the PCP (primary care provider) and ask them to write you a prescription. The gray aluminum walkers are junk. They are alright for at nighttime going to the bathroom, however, out in public it makes the patient, gaze down, shoulders hunched and after a while the wrists ache. My mother can walk the entire grocery store with this UPWalker Lite. At first she was embarrassed now she speaks with people who ask her what is that and I always respond it cost $495. Believe me I am still going back and forth with the insurance company to get reimbursed the 80% but in the mean time it has given my mother freedom. My model was purchased from www.UPWalkerOffer98.com or call 1-800-514-8358
This folds up in the trunk, has brakes, handgrips a seat, can hold up to 300 lbs. You can probably get a cheaper model but run this past your doctor first. When I take my mother to her doctor's appointments the doctors' ask me about this. They want to buy one for their mother and/or father. People actually take photos with the cell phone and the phone number is on the model. I just checked the walker and the phone number on it is (877) 488-0822. I think the first number is probably to place the order and the later, customer service after the product is received.
Remember if your wife doesn't move around pneumonia and UTI's can set in. (Mom has cranberry juice every morning) I am NOT a medical professional but in my experience this model has improved my mother's balance, inner core, breathing and she eats better which gives her more endurance to exercise. My mother even uses it in the hallway talking to the neighbors. I moved her to a first floor, away from any stairs. Most durable medical equipment stores, do not carry this particular item. This model has elbow rests and it adjust to the height of the person, it is NOT a low model.
This pretty much comes assembled but as a back up you could always have someone at a "bicycle shop" tighten this up for you.
I had to write you this early in the morning because I have been where you are and thought, oh no, Mom's not moving around, this is going to cause more problems. Please run all of this past her doctor and I do hope I gave you some hope! God Bless You...I will pray for you.
'won't use a walker' 🤔 Looking for reason may? help, maybe..?
"Won't" eg I am perfectly fine & don't need that!
Lack of insight is hard. These folk often use furniture to steady themselves instead. Grab rails in bathroom & for any steps are good, but you can't grab rail the entire home. More supervision helps to redirect to the walker or safer objects.
Or "won't" eg Can't remember.
If can't remember, being as visable as possible may help. Having bright ribbons attached, bright handles, being kept right there by her chair. Supervision to bring the walker as she gets up.
Basically, more supervision for either. Can't be always successful, but to minimise falls is the aim.
Other fall prevention strategies can be used to. Keep the floor uncluttered. Remove any rugs. Ensure steps are clearly visable. Grab rails where practical, over toilet seat. Having an OT do a home assessment may be something to consider.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
"I am caring for my wife Amy, who is 66 years old, living at home with alzheimer's / dementia, anxiety, arthritis, mobility problems..."
You may be at the point where you'll have to hire someone to mind her, like a companion aid. My very elderly aunt is the same way and when she's in her recliner we attach an alarm to her clothing that it tethered to the small alarm unit that we clip to the chair. When she starts to get up, the magnet at the end of the tether comes away from the alarm unit and it goes off loudly. This doesn't necessarily prevent her from getting up but at least we are alerted to her movement.
https://www.elderdepot.com/tamper_proof_magnetic_pull_string_alarm.php?cat=417&page=1
I saw something else called a Sensor Belt on the same website.
I had to write you. My mother was literally chair bound. After, p/t, o/t, etc. I came across an ad in a magazine. I never purchased anything in a magazine, however, in my mother's Saturday Evening Post magazine an add for an UpWalker Lite was advertised. There are other models online such as Amazon, however this is important you can call your insurance company and find out which vendor will reimburse you for the cost. The first place you have to start is with the PCP (primary care provider) and ask them to write you a prescription. The gray aluminum walkers are junk. They are alright for at nighttime going to the bathroom, however, out in public it makes the patient, gaze down, shoulders hunched and after a while the wrists ache. My mother can walk the entire grocery store with this UPWalker Lite. At first she was embarrassed now she speaks with people who ask her what is that and I always respond it cost $495.
Believe me I am still going back and forth with the insurance company to get reimbursed the 80% but in the mean time it has given my mother freedom. My model was purchased from www.UPWalkerOffer98.com or call 1-800-514-8358
This folds up in the trunk, has brakes, handgrips a seat, can hold up to 300 lbs.
You can probably get a cheaper model but run this past your doctor first. When I take my mother to her doctor's appointments the doctors' ask me about this. They want to buy one for their mother and/or father. People actually take photos with the cell phone and the phone number is on the model. I just checked the walker and the phone number on it is (877) 488-0822. I think the first number is probably to place the order and the later, customer service after the product is received.
Remember if your wife doesn't move around pneumonia and UTI's can set in. (Mom has cranberry juice every morning) I am NOT a medical professional but in my experience this model has improved my mother's balance, inner core, breathing and she eats better which gives her more endurance to exercise. My mother even uses it in the hallway talking to the neighbors. I moved her to a first floor, away from any stairs. Most durable medical equipment stores, do not carry this particular item. This model has elbow rests and it adjust to the height of the person, it is NOT a low model.
This pretty much comes assembled but as a back up you could always have someone at a "bicycle shop" tighten this up for you.
I had to write you this early in the morning because I have been where you are and thought, oh no, Mom's not moving around, this is going to cause more problems. Please run all of this past her doctor and I do hope I gave you some hope! God Bless You...I will pray for you.
Looking for reason may? help, maybe..?
"Won't" eg I am perfectly fine & don't need that!
Lack of insight is hard. These folk often use furniture to steady themselves instead. Grab rails in bathroom & for any steps are good, but you can't grab rail the entire home. More supervision helps to redirect to the walker or safer objects.
Or "won't" eg Can't remember.
If can't remember, being as visable as possible may help. Having bright ribbons attached, bright handles, being kept right there by her chair. Supervision to bring the walker as she gets up.
Basically, more supervision for either. Can't be always successful, but to minimise falls is the aim.
Other fall prevention strategies can be used to. Keep the floor uncluttered. Remove any rugs. Ensure steps are clearly visable. Grab rails where practical, over toilet seat. Having an OT do a home assessment may be something to consider.
Unfortunately, falls often start to happen.