I am writing for my mom who doesn't use a computer. She is a T5/6 Paraplegic since 1975 and is 78 years old. Located in San Diego.
My mom has been struggling with healing a pressure sore on her right ischium. I won't get into details on this post about the wound...I will most likely post about that separately.
My question is about preventing future problems and best preparing her as she heads into advanced age as a long-time paraplegic. She was only 32 when injured and has been healthy, independent and active. Other that this pressure wound, she is in good health.
She has a Medicare HMO and I feel that her primary care doctor, while well meaning, has no experience dealing with SCI, especially in older adults.
It was recommended to me that she should be consulting with a specialist in SCI who can help her navigate current issues as well as those that may be coming up in the ageing process.
Do folks here see a neurologist regularly? Or a physiatrist or Physician of Mobility and Rehabilitation? I think she needs a seating evaluation and also hasn't had a new wheel chair in a decade. Her primary care doctor doesn't have a clue about these things and I don't think is equipped to help my mom stay healthy as a paraplegic.
Any additional advise on what you do to make sure you stay in good shape. She eats well, checks her skin often, off loads (although probably not enough), has a good Roho cushion.
Thanks.
My mom has been struggling with healing a pressure sore on her right ischium. I won't get into details on this post about the wound...I will most likely post about that separately.
My question is about preventing future problems and best preparing her as she heads into advanced age as a long-time paraplegic. She was only 32 when injured and has been healthy, independent and active. Other that this pressure wound, she is in good health.
She has a Medicare HMO and I feel that her primary care doctor, while well meaning, has no experience dealing with SCI, especially in older adults.
It was recommended to me that she should be consulting with a specialist in SCI who can help her navigate current issues as well as those that may be coming up in the ageing process.
Do folks here see a neurologist regularly? Or a physiatrist or Physician of Mobility and Rehabilitation? I think she needs a seating evaluation and also hasn't had a new wheel chair in a decade. Her primary care doctor doesn't have a clue about these things and I don't think is equipped to help my mom stay healthy as a paraplegic.
Any additional advise on what you do to make sure you stay in good shape. She eats well, checks her skin often, off loads (although probably not enough), has a good Roho cushion.
Thanks.
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