Pride and Fear May Explain Elder's Refusal to Use Physical Aids

Dear Carol: My mom loves to shop, attend church, see local theater, and go to park events. We’ve done these things together for years. What’s changed is that Mom had a stroke last year. She recovered well, but she is unsteady on her feet when conditions aren’t perfect. She’s supposed to use a walker for balance, at least when she goes out of the house, but she refuses. I’m always nervous that she will fall, so I want her to hold onto me, but she hates that. I’ve begged and I’ve nagged, but I don’t get anywhere. How can I convince my stubborn mother to cooperate? – MC Read full column on Inforum about seemingly stubborn elders and their walkers: Sign up for the Caregiver’s Smile Summit: 0ver 50 Experts on Caregiving, Aging, and Care Partnering Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Proper Dementia Diagnosis May Require Referral to Specialist Caregiving Rewards Can Outlast Challenges Coping with Criticism from the Loved One You Care For                Related StoriesWhy People Living with Alzheimer’s May React with AngerCare or Cure: Where Should Alzheimer's Funding Go?Monitor Your Blood Pressure to Avoid Vascular Dementia 
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