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My mom broke her knee cap and lives in an apt upstairs she needs rehab but wants to live with me, I have POA. Can I use it to make her go?
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baskethill1
Answered Jun 2018
Grandmother with broken hip, refusing any sort of physical therapy. Any ideas?
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Ahmijoy
Replied Dec 2018
When they WON’T go...
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Shane1124
Answered Jan 2019
Mom in nursing home for rehab, complaining - seems almost ready to be discharged. Brother is thinking of taking her Against Medical Advice..
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2019
How do I keep my husband in rehab for a completed stay to gain strength? Took care of him 24/7 for 3 mos. I'm worn out.
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Sharonheart1942
Answered Mar 2019
Mother has fractured her hip at 85. Had surgery yesterday. She isn’t one to “work hard” on her rehab. Where do you draw the line?
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Justme44
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The Rehab/Nursing facility met with us today regarding Mom's therapy and said they rarely keep rehab patients longer than 17 days. Advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2019
I've asked a few questions before but now I'm looking for people to share with me their experience and what they did about LTC.
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lealonnie1
Replied Oct 2019
Recovery time for a broken hip after 8 weeks of bed rest?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jan 2020
Depressed, dizzy, bedridden, feeling hopeless. What to do?
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Sandy11
Answered Apr 2020
Rehab facility is keeping my mobile mother in bed. Need help figuring out what to do.
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GardenArtist
Answered Aug 2020
Does anyone have tips on how to make a home safe for someone with stage 6 Alzheimer's?
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MAYDAY
Answered Oct 2020
How to help my father have better mobility to go to the bathroom when he comes out of care?
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meed123
Replied Feb 2021
My sister (66) had a brain aneurysm 6 months ago. She was discharged from her occupational and physical therapists. How do you handle this?
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Grandma1954
Answered Jun 2021
How do I get my dad's OT, PT and ST restored during hospice?
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MJ1929
Replied Feb 2022
Is it legal to have someone line up PT for the family member you're taking care of without the family member's consent?
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GardenArtist
Answered Apr 2022
What do I do? Where do I go from here?
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Grandma1954
Answered May 2022
Is neuropathy typically treated with meds and PT? Has anyone had experience with ultrasound therapy?
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Lissalang
Answered Jun 2022
Mom refuses to walk after stroke. What can I do?
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againx100
Answered Jul 2022
How can I persuade DH when he is balking & arguing when I correct him using his walker, sitting down correctly, doing his PT homework?
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lealonnie1
Replied Jul 2022
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