NURSE ON CALL in Daytona Beach came to evaluate my mother for physical and occupational therapy. According to the home attendant they recommend she walk to and from the commode as opposed to being wheeled. Easier said than done.
Don't get me wrong, as long as she has someone walking with her I fully support my mother walking as opposed to being wheeled.
However,
I remember a few years ago when she transitioned from walking to using a cane to using the walker. She complained more about her balance more than anything which is why she went to the wheelchair. Her legs were strong.
The way I reason it, there are going to be things she will go through that she not explain or be able to. This is why I won't push too hard. It's like her eyes. Her eyes are paralyzed. We gave up trying to figure out why after they suggested surgery, but she now has cataracts. They should be removed but that also requires surgery. The doctors suggested that as long as she can see and read there is no urgency to remove them. I personally feel that because she can see somewhat (I never know with her) she doesn't want to risk losing that. She will live with the cataracts. Similar with the walking situation. She CAN walk but her balance is a little off sometimes and she is afraid of falling. I won't push her. I can also guarantee you she will not walk everyday either.
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