Loss of mobility

rwsel1

My DW is late stage Alzheimer's diagnosed in 2021 but Dr. thinks it started sooner. Her short term memory is almost gone, hallucinations, incontinent with, etc. Out of the blue she refuses to stand or walk. This makes looking after her very difficult. I am doing this on my own but do have a Care Giver come in Mon and Fri AM for 3 hours. Tried to get her to help me move her, she is currently camped out on the living room sofa which will have to be thrown away when she's done but no luck Don't believe the care giver has any medical training. I have a very difficult time getting her to follow instructions to move one way or the other on the sofa to make changing and placement of a water proof sheet easier. Have a Televisit with the Neurologist on Thurs but need some help now. Has anyone else experienced this and how did you deal with it.

JDancer

Loss of mobility may qualify them for hospice.

If you put a walker in front of her can she be boosted up and stand while you change things on the couch? May require two people.

I replaced the couch cushion where my spouse sits with a pillow and thick piece of foam. I have waterproof pads and several towels on top that get changed frequently. He can still walk, but cannot use the bathroom

SDianeL

there was a caregiver video online about how to get the PWD to stand and sit. You get in front of them, take both hands in yours and say stand up while gently pulling them forward. It worked with my sister. Also reverse the process for sitting.

SDianeL

try this

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8KggbRWBJjg&pp=0gcJCZoBo7VqN5tD