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Shocking and frightening to hear of such a nursing home restriction - clearly not in the patients' best interests, but rather to economize on staff and protect their liability.
I have many health problems increasing with age, but nevertheless maintain relative function in all areas because of regular exercise however hard it is to keep it up (It's an eye disease bound to lead to blindness eventually, that makes me fear becoming unable to continue manage living alone at home.) It's my primary medicine warding off deterioration in all areas.
Is there no way to place your BIL in a different facility, that includes
exercise, at the very least, walking? His doctor him/herself prescribes it among other reasons, to combat the swelling. An imposed completely sedentary existence is a slow death sentence. How could this be legal?
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You walk, you fall, you sue. The facility I am living in doesn't ban walking and provides daily exercise, They evaluate everyone and will provide an escort if necessary- yes, it costs.
I can walk a limited distance with a walker but don't do it without someone following me. Fortunately, I have a devoted daughter who makes time for me.
By the way, family involvement maks a LOT of difference.
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Sadly it's the norm I think in all nursing homes. My mom was in a rehab/nursing home for a few months and not only to they request that you stay in a wheelchair but if you are older they put you in diapers. My mom was getting in constant trouble because she tried to get up and go to the bathroom. She was never the same.
Now my brother in law is lucky in many ways. The place he is in is very clean, does not smell and has an excellent caring staff. He can get physical therapy a few times a week if he wants to go. It can't compensate for being wheelchair bound but it's better than nothing.
I am very sorry to read about your health problems but I admire your spirit and determination to continue with regular exercise. You sound like a strong person...good luck !