She has a 4x4 push trolley to help her walk, but she is unable to do this. She cannot stand on her own; actually she is unable to get herself up. She was walking before she was admitted into hospital.
In addition to her not working, has created constipation (My mom has allways suffered from this) and worst of all, is that it is taking along time for bed-sores to heal. There is one on her rear-end, as she is either lying, or sitting on it.
So therefore any suggestions to get he mobile again will be appreciate.
Can you use bribery to get her to try? Is there somewhere she would like to go? You could take her there if she exercises 5 days in a row. Give her a cookie after each exercise session. Or show a special DVD. Get stickers from a toy store, and make a chart with blocks for what she has done. Fuss over her about how hard she is working, and how you love your best girl. Remind her about the good things that will happen when she can walk again.
"Girls" really eat up praise and affirmation, and it sounds like mom is becoming a girl again. She is very lucky to have such a loving family.
My mom was admitted in to hospital for a kidney infection and to sort out her medication. She was in for a period of three weeks. We have a house GP and a specialist Physician who take care of my mothers medical issues. She has a very good medical aid, so no problems there. We also have a house keeper come care-giver who helps Monday to Friday. Sat and Sun are handled mostly by myself, obviously my Dad climbs in now and then.
As far as bed sores are concerned, we have gotten quite apt in dealing with them. To get someone in to do this is very expensive. We do not have controlled costs in South Africa, so anyone doing this type of thing will charge what they want. Too expensive and a rip-off so we do it ourselves. The surgical dressings and ontments that we use are state-of-the-art.
Normally coming out of hospital requires re-hab; this is a separate institution, which is paid by the medical aid. This includes physio and other activities.
We do believe that my Mom likes the idea of being pampered, and possibly does not want to walk as she is afraid that once she achieves this all the nice things are going to be taken away.
However, both my Dad and I are gently pushing her to try.
Many people with dementia suffer setbacks from being hospitalized. Sometimes they slowly recover to their previous level of functioning. It sounds like in-home health care is definitely needed for Mom. She needs to get the bedsores heeled. She needs PT to evaluate her mobility situation. She needs help with the constipation. Your dad deserves help with her while you are working.
Are you in the US?
Give us some additional details and perhaps someone will have more specific suggestions.
She probably should have stayed at a SNF for a while after discharge for strengthening. Anyone who has been in the hospital for 72 hours usually qualifies for this.