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Grandmother with dementia having difficulty walking, how to help?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Try not to make: Any changes in her routine or where you go w/her. Social and geographical cues help your grandmom to orient herself. Please find a support group for yourself to avoid caretaker burnout. Ask her doc about walking exercises or pt if she will cooperate. Peace and good health.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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