Can anyone tell me how the loss of mobility occurred for their loved one? My mother is 69, has been diagnosed for 5 1/2 years and is now starting to look quite shaky on her legs.
She did have a fall a couple of weeks ago but my idiot aunt was the only witness & her observations & extrapolations can be dubious at best. It's hard to figure out whether it's the meds or the disease. The meds haven't changed for a few months now so I'm assuming the hesitancy and shakiness is part of the progression. My mother is also having lots of trouble getting out of a chair - looong process.
She has absolutely nothing wrong with her except the AD and a little elevated cholesterol.
What can I look ahead to? I realize it's different for every person but I'm trying to educate myself & gear up for what's next.
Thanks a lot,
Joanne
She did have a fall a couple of weeks ago but my idiot aunt was the only witness & her observations & extrapolations can be dubious at best. It's hard to figure out whether it's the meds or the disease. The meds haven't changed for a few months now so I'm assuming the hesitancy and shakiness is part of the progression. My mother is also having lots of trouble getting out of a chair - looong process.
She has absolutely nothing wrong with her except the AD and a little elevated cholesterol.
What can I look ahead to? I realize it's different for every person but I'm trying to educate myself & gear up for what's next.
Thanks a lot,
Joanne