Скачать или смотреть Struggling to Get Your Aging Parent to Use a Cane or Walker?

Are you concerned about your aging parent’s balance and safety, but are struggling to convince them to use a walker or cane?

Kim Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents talks to Alison Starkey, a physical therapist and CEO of Gateway of Charlotte, NC, about strategies to get our parents to use these mobility aids.

Alison shares the signs to watch for that show they’re having balance issues, explains the benefits of aids like canes and walker, and suggests how to approach this sensitive subject with your parent.

They also discuss how to involve healthcare professionals and the variety of cane and walker options available that may appeal to your loved one.

00:53 Identifying Balance Issues in Parents
01:23 Consulting a Doctor for Fall Evaluation
02:08 Choosing the Right Cane or Walker
02:29 Benefits of Using Mobility Aids in Public
03:12 Potential Downsides of Mobility Aids
04:08 Special Considerations for Dementia Patients
05:17 How to Have the Conversation with Parents
06:02 Encouraging Independence with Mobility Aids
08:40 Final Tips

This interview is sponsored by Harmar, a manufacturer of stairlifts and other mobility solutions.

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