Partner’s Legs Won’t Respond — Is This Common in Later Stages?

Path02

My partner is in a later stage of Alzheimer’s, and over the past few weeks, their ability to move has drastically declined. They used to be able to stand with some help, but now it’s like the brain isn’t sending the message to the legs anymore. No injury, just a complete lack of response.

This has made daily care really challenging—especially with dressing, changing, and moving them between bed and chair. I’ve been researching ways to make things more manageable and wondering if there are tools others have found helpful at home.

Has anyone else gone through this? How did you adapt when mobility suddenly disappeared? I’d appreciate any advice or insights on what’s worked for you.

marier

My DH is stage 7. He is at times unable to stand up or walk. This of course makes caring for him extremely difficult. Hospice gave me a small hoyer lift to help me get him from the bed to the wheelchair. He wears a vest(very padded) which connects to lift. The lift then lifts him to a standing position and I can then place him in the wheelchair or on the sofa etc… Sometimes just getting him to standing position triggers his brain and he will then be able to walk on his own. Hugs to you.

cdgbdr

If your partner isn't receiving home health or hospice services, please ask the doc to order this. They can give instructions and advise on a hoyer lift or other items that could help you. God bless you both.

Gator1976

Marier once they are at this stage you may want to look into memory care, both for them and for your health.

Carl46

When my wife fell down six times in two weeks, I moved her to memory care for her protection. I always said I would place her when an institution could do a better job than I, and that time had come. Besides, I was hurting myself picking her up from the floor, and there was no reason for both of us to be in nursing care.