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Well mom got sick again 2day and fell in the BR. Glad l was home 2 get her up. Ask her if l want home what would U do?She stay on the floor.

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Chesterfield, VA
August 5
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Yes, Kenny, that is true. Eventually you will be making all the decisions for your mom. Initially it is great if you can help her make choices with you, but that won't last forever. No one likes losing control, and Alzheimer patients who don't fully understand their limits like less than anybody else! Getting them to trust you to take over is really hard. It takes great patience and takes time. I am just finally getting there with my mom after dealing with this for 6 years. I forced some things when her safety was at risk, like managing her pills and taking away her car.

August 6
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Was talking to someone about what happened today and she didn't want to go get out and they said you may have to start making decisions for her because they don't know what's best for her at the time they aren't thinking right at the time.

August 5
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So sorry to hear about mom's fall — that must have been really scary. It's a good thing you were there! Falls in the bathroom are very common with Alzheimer's, and it's so important to think ahead about safety.

Here are some bathroom safety tips that can help prevent future falls:

- Install grab bars near the toilet and Show Full Answer

So sorry to hear about mom's fall — that must have been really scary. It's a good thing you were there! Falls in the bathroom are very common with Alzheimer's, and it's so important to think ahead about safety.

Here are some bathroom safety tips that can help prevent future falls:

- Install grab bars near the toilet and in the shower
- Use a motion-activated night light near the toilet
- Keep pathways clear of any obstacles
- Consider a bedside commode so she doesn't have to travel far at night
- Keep wet wipes and a small clean-up kit handy for accidents As for what mom might do if you weren't home — that's a really important concern. A few things worth considering:

- Look into a medical alert button she can press if she falls
- Consider having a trusted person check in regularly
- Talk to her doctor about fall risk and whether extra support is needed

A myALZteam member shared that leaving their loved one alone for more than a couple of hours wasn't safe, and they started looking into having someone available to help. You're not alone in facing this!

August 5

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