My husband and I took my brother out to the movies and dinner last night. I am concerned. He is listless and didn't say much. He seems weak; he was able to walk ok with his walker but when I got him into his movie seat, he almost fell twice, I had to catch him.
I have talked this over with my husband. I am going to pay out of pocket to purchase a months worth of physical therapy. It's going to be expensive. The therapy will not only strengthen him but will force staff to interact with him. It's worth the money to see if he is permanently getting weaker or not. I hope it works.
It makes me angry that nursing homes aren't forced to provide good exercise for their residents, and that medicaid won't pay for it.
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