Broken Hip in Older Adults
A fracture in the upper portion of the femur at the point where the it joins the pelvic bone.
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Breaking a Hip Elevates Risk of Death in Elderly Women
Older women who break a hip maybe five times more likely to die within a year than their healthy-hipped peers. The risk lies in the forced immobility caused by a hip fracture.
2 CommentsDo All Seniors Need Rehabilitation After a Hip Injury?
A broken hip, hip injury or hip replacement in the elderly can be very painful and problematic. Both occupational therapy and physical therapy services will likely be necessary to reduce pain, maximize mobility and improve quality of life.
1 CommentQuestions and Answers About Hip Replacement Surgery and Recovery
Frequently asked questions about hip replacement, also known as arthroplasty. Learn what caregivers can expect; Who should have hip replacement? How long is hospitalization? What about recovery time?
3 CommentsHip Replacement Surgery: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Learn what hip replacement surgery involves and what you can do to aid in hip replacement recovery and rehabilitation.
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Husband only in assisted living five days. Very poor response when he pushes button for help. Now told to leave as he has fractured his hip.
16 AnswersPatathome01 Answered Mar 6, 2025My 86 yr old mom fell and broke her femur/hip in November. Surgery included a rod placed the length of her thigh. Developed a UTI, started on antibiotics and sent to rehab.
8 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Feb 18, 2025Hi. Brand new here. I have a 92 yr old mother in nursing home since may 2024. She won’t face the reality of not going home. How do I do it ?
11 AnswersJanPeck123 Answered Feb 11, 2025Should I bring my mom back to her home with the following stumbling blocks?
23 AnswersJeanLouise Answered Jan 24, 2025
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5 CommentsCaregivingsucks Commented Oct 19, 2024Mom Falls and Breaks OTHER hip!
11 Commentswearynow Commented May 2021Finally broke down and cried yesterday
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