How to Cope With an Elderly Mother Who Has Recently Become Bedridden

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get her to a medical doctor who can properly diagnose her.

   There's a list of articles in the "Related LifeGuide Hubs" section below that can help in everyday tasks and in caring for and entertaining an elderly person in general. ,,, They will come in nursing visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. , Look for organizations that will help in such areas, there are plenty out there. , Caring for a mothers in such conditions will demand a lot of your time, which, if not relieved might lead to a burn down. , When did she eat? what did she eat? What exercises did she do, medicines she took .. etc.
   
   This usually comes in handy when you go for doctor visits. ,,, Keep her in the present.
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   Step 2: Be prepared for a total life change if she is living with you.

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   Step 3: Search for the resources out there that can help you.

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   Step 4: Set up her room as if it's a hospital room well stocked with diapers

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   Step 5: ointments

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   Step 6: pillows

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   Step 7: Medicare pays for wheel chairs

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   Step 8: hospital beds

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   Step 9: pretty much what the doctor orders.

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    Step 10: Ask for home health.

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    Step 11: You need to know what will not paid for by the insurance.

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    Step 12: This is a 24/7 job so look for places that will come in and relief you even if it's for a few hours.

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    Step 13: Keep a log book of your everyday tasks.

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    Step 14: As she starts getting better

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    Step 15: start finding things for her to do such as simple crafts

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    Step 16: reading

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    Step 17: a simple game.

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    Step 18: Keep a calendar and remind her what day it is without implying she does not already know.

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    Step 19: Put pictures of her family on the wall.

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