Well I have gone through that with a grandparent.

She went down hill pretty quickly after that. But she was also in the midst of Alzheimer’s. I think a lot goes to will to live. If they have companionship and company and things to look forward to then they seem to have a better chance. Tough situation though. I wish him the best and you too. Some of those folks are prickly and pretty gritty. They can sometimes will themselves through it.

In response to this post by HokieJamie

Posted: 09/12/2020 at 7:20PM

For those that had a parent break a hip... -- HokieJamie 09/12/2020 6:36PM

Re: For those that had a parent break a hip... -- gr8fuljj 09/13/2020 11:27AM

My Mom had a broken hip around 85 -- SteveInBaltimore 09/12/2020 9:32PM

Some recover fully; some do not. Hopefully he was somewhat active before -> -- HOKIERIT 09/12/2020 9:12PM

Was parent active before? -- turkeywinghokie 09/12/2020 8:54PM

Not at all. He was diagnosed with Parkinsons 4 years ago and he was -- HokieJamie 09/12/2020 9:43PM

My grandmother broke hers when she was 86 or so. She is -- corvt2000 09/12/2020 8:53PM

13 years ago still going strong -- RRHOKIE 09/12/2020 7:56PM

Moderate Inexorable decline. 88 yo. Lasted ~ 8 months. Sorry ** -- ColoVT82 09/12/2020 7:35PM

No one knows since nursing home PT and OT is not the same now -- lchoro 09/12/2020 7:20PM

Well I have gone through that with a grandparent. -- GreenvilleVT 09/12/2020 7:20PM

My grandmother broke hers when I was a kid -- Vienna_Hokie 09/12/2020 7:15PM

Mom had a hip (and knee) replaced. Not the same as a fall I know. But she -- Hokie360 09/12/2020 6:55PM

Key concern is preventing infections -- Hokie1992 09/12/2020 6:53PM

My late mom(MPHNCRIP) broke one hip & her pelvis twice -- PhotoHokieNC 09/12/2020 6:44PM

Happened to my mother. The huge issue was loss of mobility. -- Stork 09/12/2020 6:44PM

Did she go home or did you put her in a nursing home? ** -- HokieJamie 09/12/2020 6:49PM

Moved with my sister, and eventually into nursing home. -- Stork 09/12/2020 6:51PM

Yeah he can't move in with us. He desperately wants to go home but we -- HokieJamie 09/12/2020 6:56PM

Make sure he understands the harder he works at rehab, sooner he goes home. -- Hokie360 09/12/2020 7:15PM

Oh trust me I have drilled in him from day 1 he has to give 100% on rehab -- HokieJamie 09/12/2020 7:22PM

Have someone who specializes in "future-proofing" homes-> -- HOKIERIT 09/12/2020 9:17PM

It’s almost inevitable, going to assisted living. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/12/2020 7:08PM

Sorry dude. My mom broke her hip and rebounded but developed -- RhinoVT 09/12/2020 6:43PM

I'm sure it happens but it has not been my experience ** -- typed by ben 09/12/2020 6:37PM

Well I have gone through that with a grandparent.

Insert a Link

Tech Sideline is Presented By:

Our Sponsors