Elder Care Video – Helping Gladys from the Car Into the House

A lot of my friends have difficulty understanding why it takes me so long to get Gladys dressed or ready for bed.  I’ve tried to explain how long it takes for her to move from point A to point B but they think I’m exaggerating.  They also think it’s strange that we have to tell her to lift her feet or move to the right or to the left.

I made this video to help other’s see what it takes to help a person with physical disabilities and dementia perform a simple task.  You can hear my husband, Fred, in the background giving Gladys instructions.

This was actually a good day for Gladys, she was moving extremely well when we made the video.  Six minutes from the car to the house.  We just never know from day to day how functional she will be.

If you have some tips, please share.

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