My poor mother fell again today
at a garage sale. There was a slight step leading into the back door area & she didn't see it & wiped out. At least she didn't hit hard this time & came out unscathed.
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
There are physical therapy programs that may help give your mom more reliability and confidence, training on things she can do to minimize the risk of falling. Having a transport type wheelchair in the car trunk may provide an option to avoid riskier situations. Or a walker.
I've been through this with parents and spouse. Old age and broken bones together can be devastating.
I've been through this with parents and spouse. Old age and broken bones together can be devastating.
Tumbleweed · F
@Heartlander She was in PT for awhile to improve her strength & balance & I'm thinking she's about to go back to it.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@Tumbleweed
We did that a few cycles and it really helped. The horrible fall for us happened when she tried to put on a sock with one hand while standing on one foot and holding a chair back with the other hand to keep her balance.
We did that a few cycles and it really helped. The horrible fall for us happened when she tried to put on a sock with one hand while standing on one foot and holding a chair back with the other hand to keep her balance.
Tumbleweed · F
@Heartlander Last time mom fell, she ended up face flat in the road. I thank God she wasn't hit & killed.